Senior Recruiter

DigitalWave; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

DigitalWave in Evanston, IL is seeking a Senior Recruiter to own end-to-end operations for the Evanston region and advise leadership on strategic talent initiatives. The role emphasizes strong written communication and proven wins in business work near Evanston.

You will balance cost, speed, and reliability in recruitment processes, negotiate vendor terms, and prepare board-ready reviews. Remote cadence and team bonuses are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Six plus years building trust in business environments.
• Writer's ear for tone in high-stakes email communications.
• Willingness to commute to Evanston, IL or work flexibly.
• Demonstrated wins in business work near Evanston, IL.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operations for the Evanston, IL region.
• Monitor industry shifts and advise leadership on strategic responses.
• Run discovery with IL operators to find what the data won't show.
• Optimize the supply chain to balance cost, speed, and reliability.
• Lead pricing analysis and recommend adjustments that protect margins.
• Negotiate vendor terms that look innovative on paper and hold up in practice.
• Surface the two or three metrics that decide whether a Senior Recruiter bet paid off.
• Prepare board-ready presentations and quarterly business reviews.

Skills

6+ years trust-building

Strong email tone

Willingness to commute/flexibility

Business wins near Evanston

Problem solving

Job description

Behind DigitalWave's next big bet is a model someone has to build, defend, and stand behind; we're hiring that someone as our Senior Recruiter. What you're signing up for is $96,000 - $141,000, a remote cadence, business ownership, and a DigitalWave team that rewards nerve.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operations for the Evanston, IL region
• Monitor industry shifts and advise leadership on strategic responses
• Run discovery with IL operators to find what the data won't show
• Optimize the supply chain to balance cost, speed, and reliability
• Lead pricing analysis and recommend adjustments that protect margins
• Negotiate vendor terms that look innovative on paper and hold up in practice
• Surface the two or three metrics that decide whether a Senior Recruiter bet paid off
• Prepare board-ready presentations and quarterly business reviews

What You'll Bring

• Willingness to commute to Evanston, IL or work flexibly as needed
• A writer's ear for tone in a high-stakes email
• 6+ years building trust the slow, unglamorous way
• Fun-loving problem-solving that doesn't wait for permission
• Demonstrated wins in business work somewhere near Evanston, IL

Recognized for our customer-centric work in business, DigitalWave continues to grow its presence across IL. Diverse perspectives make our business work sharper, and we deliberately seek them out.

We pair a $96,000 - $141,000 salary with health, dental, and vision plans, plus annual bonuses tied to team performance.

The DigitalWave team is expanding in Evanston, IL this quarter, and this seat is part of that growth.

Don't wait for the perfect moment to switch into business work, because it's right now.