Recruiter

INSPYR Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Contract Recruiter in Downtown Chicago for a 3- to 6-month engagement. The role involves managing full-cycle recruitment, partnering with hiring managers, and delivering a positive candidate experience on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite).

You will track metrics, analyze data, and ensure compliance with employment laws while building strong sourcing pipelines and candidate relationships.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in nonprofit, social services, healthcare, or education sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruiting data and meet defined KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full recruitment lifecycle including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Develops proactive and creative sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and community partnerships.
• Partners with hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, and interview strategies.
• Guides hiring managers on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and selection.
• Ensures a professional and mission-aligned candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up.
• Maintains accurate and timely candidate records in the ATS.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate pipeline health, and diversity benchmarks.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Screening & interviewing

ATS & records management

KPI tracking

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

BA/BS degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

Job description

Title: Contract Recruiter

Location: Downtown Chicago (hybrid schedule, 3 days/week onsite)

Compensation: $25 to $28 per hour

Duration: 3-6+ months

Recruiter

Under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Recruiter manages the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, identify, and hire top talent. This position partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure a positive candidate experience. The Recruiter is expected to be data-driven and metrics-oriented, consistently tracking outcomes, evaluating recruiting effectiveness, and aligning performance to established KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, candidate quality, and diversity benchmarks).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the full recruitment lifecycle including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Develops proactive and creative sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and community partnerships.
• Partners with hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, and interview strategies.
• Guides hiring managers on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and selection.
• Ensures a professional and mission-aligned candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up.
• Maintains accurate and timely candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on recruiting metrics, including:
  • Time-to-fill and time-to-hire.
  • Source effectiveness (job boards, referrals, agencies, etc.).
  • Candidate pipeline health (applications, interviews, offers)
  • Uses data insights to adjust sourcing strategies, improve efficiency, and recommend process improvements.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.
• Represents client at job fairs, community events, and other recruitment outreach opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Note: This list of essential functions is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in nonprofit, social services, healthcare, or education sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruiting data and meet defined KPIs.

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About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.