Recruitment Coordinator

Meridian Technologies; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Technologies in Peoria, IL seeks an experienced Recruiting Coordinator to support the full recruiting and onboarding lifecycle. This role will collaborate with recruiters, sourcers, hiring managers, candidates, and HR systems to ensure processes stay on track and meet SLAs.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of recruiting or related administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or related administrative role.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with ATS or HR systems.
• College degree not required; associate degree preferred, with relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the recruiting team throughout recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, recruiters, sourcers, hiring managers, and staff.
• Communicate interview details clearly to candidates and stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute candidate letters and recruiting documents.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, reference checks, and other pre-employment activities.
• Support relocation and candidate travel administration as needed.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records in HR systems and ensure day-one paperwork is collected.

Skills

Recruiting coordination

High-volume recruiting

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Recruiting systems

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Beamery

First Advantage

SafetyFirst

Concur

Job description

Contract duration: 12 month contract with potential to extend or convert

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Recruiting Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support throughout the recruiting and onboarding lifecycle. This position will work closely with recruiters, sourcers, hiring managers, candidates, and other internal stakeholders to ensure recruiting activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of recruiting, human resources, or related administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Experience supporting high-volume recruiting and working with applicant tracking or HR systems is highly valued. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a large corporate recruiting organization and work directly with recruiters and hiring managers in a professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the recruiting team throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, recruiters, sourcers, hiring managers, and administrative staff.
• Communicate interview details and scheduling information clearly and promptly to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute candidate letters, recruiting documentation, and other required materials.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, reference checks, security-related processes, and other pre-employment activities.
• Assist with pre-hire activities, including collecting and verifying required candidate documentation.
• Support relocation and candidate travel administration as needed.
• Gather information required to create new-hire records and maintain accurate recruitment information in HR/recruiting systems.
• Update applicant and recruitment records in systems such as Taleo, PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Ensure required day-one paperwork and personnel documentation is collected and routed appropriately.
• Monitor recruiting activities and ensure tasks are completed within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain accurate records and demonstrate strong attention to detail when handling confidential candidate information.
• Collaborate closely with a local recruiting team and hiring managers to keep recruiting processes moving efficiently.
• Provide additional administrative support to the recruiting organization as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, recruiting coordination, or a closely related administrative role.
• High-volume recruiting experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines and established SLAs.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and web/computer-based applications.
• Experience working with recruiting, applicant tracking, or HR systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• College degree is not required; an associate degree is preferred, with equivalent relevant experience considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday, Beamery, First Advantage, SafetyFirst, or Concur.
• Experience coordinating background checks, drug screens, or other pre-employment processes.
• Previous experience as a Recruiting Coordinator, Recruiter, HR Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Office Manager.
• Experience working within a matrixed organization or large corporate environment.

Do you now or in the future require sponsorship (e.g. H-1B)? Y/N

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