Recruiter II

1000; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401k matching

Flexible time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions is hiring a Recruiter II to lead full-cycle recruiting for designated business units across the US, based in Downers Grove, IL. The role partners with hiring managers to attract top talent and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

You will manage sourcing, interviews, offers, and close, while leveraging ATS and market data to optimize hiring. Hybrid work from our Downers Grove headquarters supports a balanced schedule and career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in transportation, supply chain and operations.
• Expert in direct sourcing, candidate engagement, and talent pipelining.
• Ability to influence leaders and consult on hiring strategies.
• Experience evaluating talent, developing offers, and closing candidates.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing tools.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for transportation and operations positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective hiring strategies.
• Build high-quality talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Assess candidates and provide recommendations based on skills and fit.
• Consult leaders on market trends, compensation insights, and best practices.
• Facilitate interviews, debriefs, and hiring decisions.
• Develop and negotiate competitive offers.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Use recruiting metrics and market data to drive improvement.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Direct sourcing

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication

ATS proficiency

LinkedIn Recruiter

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing tools

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

About the Role

The Recruiter II leads full-cycle recruiting for designated business units, partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent and deliver best-in-class candidate experience. This role supports hiring across all US time zones and reports to the Manager of Talent Acquisition.

What You'll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for transportation and operations positions, from sourcing and candidate engagement through offer negotiation and close.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Assess candidates and provide recommendations based on skills, experience, and organizational fit.
• Consult leaders on talent market trends, compensation insights, and hiring best practices.
• Facilitate interviews, debriefs, and hiring decisions to ensure an efficient and effective recruitment process.
• Develop and negotiate competitive offers to secure top talent.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Leverage recruiting metrics and market data to drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting transportation, supply chain and operations functions.
• Strong expertise in direct sourcing, candidate engagement, and talent pipelining.
• Ability to influence and consult business leaders throughout the hiring process.
• Experience evaluating talent, developing offers, and successfully closing candidates.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Where You'll Work

• This is a hybrid-based role that will sit out of our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.

Pay & Benefits

• The salary range is $75,000 – 85,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.

What You Can Expect

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more 9,500 employeessupport our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards packagethat includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering tosupport our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutionsfor the world around us so that we can do our part tohelp keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].