Recruiter

Addison Group; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Addison Group in Evanston, IL is seeking a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for manufacturing roles. The position offers hybrid onsite work (2 days/week) and focuses on sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment for manufacturing roles.
• Strong sourcing skills across traditional and innovative channels.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define staffing needs, sourcing strategies, and selection criteria.
• Provide coaching to hiring managers on recruitment processes while ensuring compliance with employment laws and equal opportunity standards.
• Proactively source top talent through job boards, social media, networks, referrals, and other channels.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and events to promote the employer brand and build pipelines.
• Develop recruiting plans, write job postings, design interview questions, and create assessments as needed.
• Screen applicants, conduct phone interviews, and assess candidate fit and compensation requirements.
• Coordinate interviews and reference checks to support high-quality hiring decisions.
• Partner with compensation teams to develop offers and negotiate terms with candidates.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience from contact to offer.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

Sourcing

Communication

Negotiation

Applicant Tracking Systems

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Job Title: Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid 2x a week onsite)

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: $43/hr

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, evaluating, and hiring top-tier talent to support organizational growth and strategic objectives. Partnering with hiring managers across the U.S., this role manages the full recruitment life cycle—including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for their manufacturing roles including forklift drivers, material handlers, warehouse associates, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to define staffing needs, sourcing strategies, and selection criteria.
• Provide coaching to hiring managers on recruitment processes and best practices while ensuring compliance with employment laws and equal opportunity standards.
• Proactively source top talent through job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and other innovative channels.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities to promote the employer brand and build strong talent pipelines.
• Develop tailored recruiting plans, write job postings, create interview questions, and design assessments when appropriate.
• Screen applicants, conduct thorough phone interviews, and assess candidate fit, interest, and compensation requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews and reference checks to ensure high-quality hiring decisions.
• Partner with hiring managers and compensation teams to develop competitive job offers and negotiate terms with selected candidates.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment data within the applicant tracking system to support talent acquisition metrics and compliance.
• Research and share trends, market data, and best practices to continuously improve recruitment strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment for a variety of manufacturing roles.
• Strong sourcing skills with knowledge of traditional and innovative recruiting channels.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and coach hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment metrics.