Recruiter - Entry Level

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Motion Recruitment - A Kelly Company in Chicago is hiring a full-desk Tech Recruiter. You will manage your own client and candidate portfolio, matching top tech talent with open roles and driving successful placements.

This role blends sales with recruiting, backed by a comprehensive training program, a competitive benefits package, and clear paths to commissions. Prefer candidates with formal recruiting or sales experience and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Formal recruiting or sales experience is preferred.
• Ability to share experiences of teamwork and leadership.
• Strong communication skills and goal orientation.

Responsibilities

• Run your own full desk, partnering with clients and candidates.
• Develop new candidate and client relationships using research tools.
• Open new client accounts and drive placement opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to hire.
• Collaborate with local market team for insights and support.
• Participate in training and mentorship programs.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Networking abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Join our company today to become a full-desk Tech Recruiter and learn how to grow a successful tech placement portfolio with the support of a dedicated team. As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Chicago office, but we also have opportunities across North America.

What does a Full Desk Tech Recruiter do?

• This is a Sales + Recruiting position where you will be running your own full desk, working with clients and candidates to be successful in your role!
• Target new candidates and clients using Motion's market research and sourcing programs.
• Open new client accounts using proven sales best practices and the positive foundation of Motion's brand and reputation.
• Build trustworthy and valuable relationships with customers leveraging the collective information pool and deep expertise of a dedicated local market team beside you.
• Facilitate positive process outcomes from start (sourcing) to finish (hiring) using Motion's extensive library of placement guides and advice from experienced team members.
• Connect with the tech community via our proprietary meetup series "Tech in Motion" through community events, as well as other recommended networking channels.
• Participate in Motion's immersive and ongoing training program with access to over 150 courses on recruitment best practices and proven methodology.

Why should I choose a career at Motion?

• Compensation: $50,000
• A starting base salary + bonus structure with a clear and achievable path to commissions and unlimited income potential in year two.
• Highly competitive benefit package including health, vision, dental, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), critical illness coverage, volunteer and activism time off, paid parental leave, 401k match with company match, and employee discount programs.
• Training, training, and more training - our virtual training program offers a library of 100+ courses with classes-based, as well as self-led content that will develop the necessary foundation for you to succeed and flourish in your role, as well as continue your learning throughout your time at Motion Recruitment
• Ongoing one-on-one support and mentorship in all aspects of your role and development
• Fun, energetic, team-oriented work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day.

What are the qualifications to apply?

• Formal recruiting experience is preferred but is not a requirement, and other types of professional business experience will be considered.
• The ideal applicant must however be able to share their own experiences and examples of working successfully on a team, leading and influencing others, solving problems, and building relationships.
• Our most successful hires have excellent communication skills and are highly ambitious, hard-working, and goal-driven individuals looking for a career in sales.
• You should be comfortable with developing leads, pitching opportunities to candidates, acquiring new relationships with clients, and able to thrive in a metrics-oriented environment.
• A 4-year college degree or honorable discharge from the military is preferred for this role.

Since 1989, Motion Recruitment - A Kelly Company has grown into a leading global recruitment service provider offering outsourced talent solutions, perm and contingent staffing, and MSP programs to growing companies around the world. Motion Recruitment - A Kelly Company's network of operating brands (Motion Recruitment, Sevenstep, The Goal) have a strong and proven track record with filling mission-critical positions using a unique, team-based approach to talent acquisition. We are accepting candidates on an ongoing basis.