Senior Recruiter

Mérieux NutriSciences; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Chicago seeks a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for senior, specialized, and high-volume roles across the US and Canada. You will partner with hiring managers, HR partners, and stakeholders to build diverse pipelines and implement strategic sourcing that aligns with our Public Health mission.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will coach teams, manage multiple requisitions, ensure compliant processes, and analyze recruiting metrics to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing.
• Experience leading complex searches across USA and Canada.
• Expertise in executive search and advising hiring managers.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of job markets, reporting, and guidance to business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and build relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ATS, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Experience leading employer branding and talent market mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior, specialized, and high-volume roles.
• Build consultative partnerships with hiring managers and HR teams.
• Develop diverse candidate pipelines using sourcing techniques and talent mapping.
• Coach hiring managers on interviewing, selection, and offers.
• Serve as SME on employment practices, ATS, and TA metrics.
• Ensure data management and timely reporting of recruiting activity.
• Analyze metrics and drive process improvements.
• Represent the company at career fairs and events to strengthen employer branding.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Remain organized and proactive in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Strategic sourcing

Executive search

Candidate pipelines

Hiring manager coaching

ATS proficiency

Recruiting metrics

Employer branding

Cross-border recruiting US/Canada

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Chicago

Regular (US Only)

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Senior Recruiter in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to:

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Senior Recruiter plays a critical role in executing strategic sourcing and recruiting initiatives to attract top talent across the organization. This role serves as a subject matter expert in recruitment best practices, proactively partnering with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective, timely, and compliant hiring processes. The Senior Recruiter will lead complex or high-impact searches, provide informal guidance to other recruiters, and help drive continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies. The Senior Recruiter will provide a full suite of recruiting services for our scientific laboratories in the US and Canada from sourcing to delivery of diverse candidates.

YOUR PROFILE

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing.
• Extensive experience leading complex, high-impact searches across multiple business verticals in both USA and Canada.
• Strong expertise in executive search, strategic sourcing, and advising hiring managers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of job markets and ability to provide reporting, market trends, and guidance to the business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and build strong relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive process improvements.
• Experience leading employer branding and talent market mapping initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior, specialized, and high-volume roles, managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Build strong, consultative partnerships with hiring managers and HR teams to understand business needs and develop effective, diverse sourcing strategies.
• Develop and maintain diverse candidate pipelines using creative sourcing techniques, networks, and proactive talent mapping.
• Advise, coach, and train hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, selection, and offer processes to ensure consistent, compliant hiring decisions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on employment and recruiting practices, the applicant tracking system (ATS), and talent acquisition metrics.
• Ensure accurate data management and timely reporting of recruiting activity.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and share insights with TA leadership, continuously identifying opportunities to improve processes and results.
• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and industry gatherings to strengthen employer brand and attract top talent.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws, company policies, and code of conduct standards.
• Remain highly organized, results-oriented, and hands-on, balancing multiple tasks independently and solving problems proactively while thriving in a dynamic environment
• Leads complex or high-impact searches across multiple business verticals.
• In addition to full-cycle recruiting, plays a strategic advisory role to hiring managers.
• Provides informal coaching, training, and process improvement support to the recruiting team.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.

Communication

• Continuous communication with hiring managers, leadership, and HR team.
• Ongoing communication with agency and other talent related vendors
• Candidates from several different backgrounds, skills sets, location and experience.

Success Factors / Job Competencies

• Communication Skills: Clear and effective information exchange.
• Organizational Skills: Efficiently managing HR tasks.
• Recruitment Skills: Attracting and hiring talent.
• Team Collaboration: Working well with colleagues.
• Effective Recruitment Processes: Successful hiring practices.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit for long periods, use hands to type, handle documents, and operate office equipment.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision for reviewing documents and computer work.

Travel

• Moderate travel is required for recruitment events, training sessions, and company meetings.
• Travel is typically 15-25% of the time, including both domestic and occasional international trips.

Compensation Package Overview: Compensation Range $85,000 - $95,000 annual salary USD

Full Time Eligible Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

The information above provides a general overview and may vary based on specific job responsibilities, location, or other factors. Details will be clarified during the hiring process.

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.