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The Planet Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401k

Life Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Base Salary plus uncapped commission

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Chicago seeks an entry-level recruiter to join its team. Candidates will source candidates, maintain a pipeline, and prepare them for interviews. The ideal candidate is motivated and organized, with strong communication skills. Training and mentorship are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Qualifications

Highly motivated and eager to learn.
Interests in recruiting and sales.
Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly.

Responsibilities

Effectively source candidates using various methods.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.
Prepare candidates for interviews by providing detailed information.

Skills

Goal-driven

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Welcome to The Planet Group! We are one of the world’s leading diversified professional services organizations. We provide high-value outsourced global workforce solutions and consulting services to Fortune 500 and top companies in a multitude of fast-growth sectors. Our family of brands was purposely built to leverage each other and address the professional service needs of leading companies in the engineering, financial, IT, and digital marketing sectors.

Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in recruiting? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy connecting with people? If so, we're hiring entry-level recruiters to join our staffing team in Chicago and want to connect with you!

We offer training, mentorship, and opportunities for you to build your professional network. Also, you will join a team and a fun, energetic place to work. We're looking for candidates driven by a sense of "team success" and self-motivation, and performing in a fast-growing, competitive, and service-oriented culture.

Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction

Our specialized sales and recruitment teams are deeply experienced in Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction, matching skilled professionals with opportunities that drive business impact. Whether you're building a team or advancing your career, we bring speed, strategy, and a people-first approach to every partnership.

Primary Responsibilities:

Effectively source candidates using a variety of methods, including social media, job boards, and referrals.
Develop and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
Organize candidate search process and manage expectations around rates, salaries, titles, and client requirements.
Prepare candidates for interviews with clients by providing tangible and detailed information that will help to ensure a successful interview process.
Maintain effective and frequent communication with candidates to develop long-term relationships.
Negotiate terms and conditions of all offers to candidates.
Work independently and exercise independent judgment in the determination of engaging, developing, and maintaining suitable candidates.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

Highly motivated, goal-driven, and eager to learn
Interests in recruiting and sales
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage
Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

You're in Good Company:

The Planet Group has been named a Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firm and one of the Largest US Staffing Firms. All of our staffing companies won a "Best of Staffing" award from ClearlyRated, and our CEO was named to SIA’s 2021 North American Staffing 100 list.

Benefits:

Flexible PTO
401k
Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Base Salary 50,000 plus an uncapped competitive commission structure.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join a company that puts diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront. The Planet Group celebrates our differences and fosters an environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. Our DEI Committee is focused on listening to employee feedback and providing regular DEI-centric resources and activities such as training, celebrations, lunch & learns employee resource groups, and more.

Seniority level