Recruiter

gategroup; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Weekly pay for union employees

Free hot meals for unit operations

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a Unit Recruiter in the United States to manage full lifecycle recruiting for unit hourly union personnel. You will source, screen, interview, hire and onboard while maintaining compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

This role emphasizes evaluative interviewing, independent hiring decisions and collaboration with HR and Operations to forecast labor needs and improve processes. Excellent communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required for application.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-volume recruiting environments.
• Experience in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applicant qualifications; interview applicants; analyze responses; verify references; compare qualifications to job requirements.
• Make independent hiring decisions for all unit hourly union personnel.
• Complete pre-employment administrative tasks following local, state and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership on labor forecasting and report progress.
• Build and manage external partner relationships (colleges, local affinity organizations, social media).
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to understand job descriptions and qualifications.
• Coach managers on compliance; recommend procedures; conduct training.
• Maintain applicant and position data using Gate Gourmet resources and tools.
• Ensure weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports are completed accurately and timely.
• Support HR goals and organizational mission as needed.

Skills

Interviewing

Phone communication

Business partnering

Relationship building

Time management

Multilingual

Excel

Word

High-volume recruiting

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

PHR

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. The Unit Recruiter is responsible for full lifecycle of recruiting for all unit hourly union personnel to include; sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding. The Unit Recruiter must have proven experience interviewing & selection in high volume work environments.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $58,000 to $63,000

Benefits:

• US Paid time off 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly pay for union employees
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Solely responsible for evaluating applicant qualifications; interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Responsible for making independent hiring decisions for all unit hourly union personnel.
• Responsible for completing pre-employment administrative tasks following local, state and federal requirements
• Collaborates with leadership on labor forecasting and reports progress regularly
• Builds and manages external partner relationships to include; colleges, local affinity organizations and social medias
• Collaborates with HR and Operations to understand job descriptions and corresponding qualifications required of job candidates.
• Collaborates with HR and Operations to coach managers on compliance; recommending new procedures; conducting training.
• Maintains applicant and position data using Gate Gourmet resources and tools
• Ensures that weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor degree from a four year college or university

Work Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in high volume recruiting environments Experience in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment highly desirable

Technical Skills:

• (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
• Ability to work in fast paced, high volume environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law
• Position requires experience and skills in: Interviewing Phone communication Business partnering Relationship building Analysis Time management Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and be highly organized, action oriented and collaborative Multi-lingual skills highly desirable Must have strong computer and database application skills (Excel, Word, etc.) PHR is a plus

Language / Communication Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be good listener

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: Occasional travel may be required

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: Human Resources employees, unit employees

External Relationships: Vendors and employee candidates

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Dir, HR

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): n/a

Number of Direct Reports: n/a

Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a

Estimated Total Size of Team: 2 gategroup

Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live ourValues of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate theseValues, we expect to observe the following from everyone: Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility. Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf We anticipate that this job will close on: 09/27/2026

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.