Recruiter

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Challenging and rewarding career paths

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Schaumburg is seeking a dedicated Recruiter to connect candidates with job opportunities. This role involves reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and managing the onboarding process to ensure an excellent candidate experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Fresh perspectives are welcome, and a hybrid work approach is supported.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to manage candidate interactions effectively.
• Ability to stay organized while juggling multiple priorities.
• Quick learner, able to grasp technical concepts for candidate assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging phone screenings and virtual interviews.
• Ask targeted questions to guide hiring decisions.
• Coordinate interviews and manage pre-employment paperwork.
• Keep candidate records organized and up to date using tools.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized

Decisive and level-headed

Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools

Self-starter who thrives independently

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM (Manatal)

Job description

At Corporate Resources, we’re looking for a personable, driven, and detail-oriented Recruiter to be a key player in connecting great people with great opportunities. Our reputation over the last 30+ years has been built on excellence in both the candidates we represent and our quality of service to our clients. We are looking for candidates who embody our values of honesty, integrity, and accountability and are ready to take their career to new levels.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with both our internal teams and external partners to help streamline every step of the hiring process—from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting seamless onboarding. If you love building relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, people-first, ever-changing environment, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Review resumes and conduct engaging phone screenings and virtual interviews to get to know candidates and assess their fit for our clients’ open roles.
• Ask thoughtful, targeted questions to uncover key details and help guide confident hiring decisions—even when they’re tough ones.
• Quickly get up to speed on job requirements so you can match the right talent to the right opportunities.
• Deliver a standout candidate experience by communicating clearly, professionally, and promptly every step of the way.
• Coordinate interviews, handle scheduling logistics, and complete thorough reference checks to confirm qualifications and work history.
• Manage pre-employment paperwork with accuracy, making sure everything aligns with company standards and policies.
• Partner with our Administrative Manager to ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared from day one.
• Keep candidate records organized and up to date using Microsoft Office tools and our internal CRM (Manatal), helping the team stay on track and efficient.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to ask tough questions when it counts.
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail—able to juggle multiple priorities without missing a beat.
• Decisive and level-headed, even when making high-stakes decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Quick to pick up technical concepts and apply them thoughtfully during candidate assessments.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools and general familiarity with technology to learn our internal CRM.
• Self-starter who thrives both independently and in a flexible, hybrid work setting.
• No recruiting experience? No problem—we value fresh perspectives and a strong desire to grow in the field!

Why Join Us

• Build real-world experience in talent acquisition and onboarding across a wide range of roles—from entry-level office support to executive-level positions in marketing, accounting, operations, and more.
• Become a part of a collaborative, high-energy, and dare we say FUN team that values your ideas, encourages your development, and celebrates your success.
• To build a career so many of us have grown to love; one that is challenging but oh so rewarding!