Senior Recruiter

Astound; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astound is seeking a Senior Recruiter to manage the full recruitment process, focusing on attracting top talent and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive recruitment experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. Join a leading telecommunications company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401k retirement plan with employer match

Insurance options including medical, dental, and vision

Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours per year

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of recruitment experience, preferably in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment practices and candidate assessment methods.
• Proven track record in sourcing talent and managing candidate pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing and interviewing.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
• Ensure recruitment processes align with diversity and inclusion goals.

Skills

Recruitment practices

Passive sourcing techniques

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent recruitment experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan, employee discount

May 19, 2025

Description

Location: Remote

Opportunity Overview:

The Senior Recruiter is responsible for managing the entire recruitment process to attract passive candidates, screen, and hire top talent for Astound. The Sr. Recruiter will work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. The role requires a deep understanding of the job market, strong sourcing and interpersonal skills, a sales mentality, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Astound, the sixth-largest cable provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services-and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

A Day in the Life of the Senior Recruiter:

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates to hiring managers
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs, provide market insights, and guide them through the recruitment process
• Utilize various channels (e.g., diverse job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, etc.) to source and attract high-quality candidates
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit within the organization
• Maintain accurate records of all recruiting activities, including applicant information, interview feedback, and hiring decisions using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Coordinate and extend job offers, negotiate terms with candidates, and manage the onboarding process
• Represent the company at job fairs, networking events, and other industry-related events to promote the organization's employer brand
• Ensure recruitment processes are aligned with the organization's diversity and inclusion goals
• Be held accountable for recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, sourcing passive candidates)
• Manages relationships with external staffing vendors
• Highly focused on sourcing and engaging with potential passive candidates
• Creates and implements new ideas to attract passive candidates and is focused on sourcing top talent by using recruitment data and effective talent acquisition strategies
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with FCC regulations
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of recruitment experience with Sales roles and/or hard to fill positions, preferably in a senior or lead role
• Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, including passive sourcing techniques and candidate assessment methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations
• Proven track record sourcing talent and building/managing a candidate pipeline using an ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, passive sourcing, and other proven channels

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent recruitment experience
• A certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus but not required

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including :

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positions

Base Salary: The base salary range for this position is $75,000- $95,000, plus opportunities for bonus and benefits. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, location and capabilities.

Our Mission Statement :

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

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