Recruiter

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35+ year legacy

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Rockford, IL is hiring a Recruiter to source, evaluate, and onboard top talent for local client partners across diverse industries. You will develop customized recruiting strategies and collaborate with teams to meet hiring goals.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), strong communication, and the ability to build pipelines. The role is primarily in-office with some remote days, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with candidates and clients.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and quick to learn recruiting tools.
• Proactive, curious, and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Source, interview, and evaluate candidates for diverse roles across multiple industries.
• Partner with clients to establish talent objectives, write job postings, and develop recruitment plans.
• Build active candidate pipelines using databases, job boards, social media, and community outreach.
• Guide candidates through client interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding with coaching.
• Manage background checks, employment verifications, skills assessments, and ATS records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Proactive / target-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent)

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Are you a relationship-driven professional looking to make a real impact? Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is hiring a Recruiter to join our established team in Rockford, IL! You will source, evaluate, and onboard top talent for local client partners while creating customized recruiting strategies across various industries.

Role Highlights

• Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000/yr.
• Benefits: Full Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSAs, 401(k) + company contribution, Parental Leave, generous PTO, and Summer Fridays!
• Shift/schedule: First Shift / Standard Business Hours (Primarily in-office with up to 2 remote days per month)
• Perks: Collaborate with a tenured, high-performing team with a 35+ year legacy in the local market.

What You'll Do

• Source, interview, and evaluate candidates for diverse roles across multiple industries.
• Partner with clients to establish talent objectives, write job postings, and develop recruitment plans.
• Build active candidate pipelines using internal databases, job boards, social media, and community outreach.
• Guide candidates through client interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding with ongoing coaching.
• Manage background checks, employment verifications, skills assessments, and ATS record-keeping.
• Support working employees on assignment with regular check-ins and performance management.
• Represent Spherion at local hiring fairs, community networking events, and workforce development functions.

What You'll Bring

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience); prior recruiting or business development background is a plus, but not required!
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written/verbal communication with a strong ability to build trust with candidates and clients.
• Organization & Tech: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and quick to learn new recruiting tools and software.
• Attributes: Proactive, curious, target-driven, and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).