Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

United States Digital Space LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

the company is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter on a contract basis to join the Global Talent Acquisition team in Chicago. You will drive full-cycle recruiting for engineering, product, design and data roles, collaborating with hiring teams to define needs and develop strategies.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and an inclusive hiring process. You should bring at least 7 years of technical recruitment experience, with fintech/payments context and Chicago market

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in Technical Recruitment.
• Experience hiring for Engineering, Product, Design and/or Data roles preferred.
• Fintech/Payments experience and knowledge of the local Chicago market is greatly appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle recruiting across the organization - from intake meetings, sourcing, and interviewing to debriefs and offer negotiation;
• Collaborate with teams to define hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies for Tech and Product teams;
• Proactively spot and engage top talent through sourcing techniques, cultivate connections, ensure a positive hiring experience;
• Stay current with industry trends to enhance sourcing strategies and promote inclusive hiring;
• Work with stakeholders to make data-driven hiring decisions and support onboarding;
• Collaborate with Recruiters in the global Talent Acquisition team.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Sourcing

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Job description

This is the company

the company provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At the company, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition team on a contract basis and drive the growth of our North American teams, specifically in our Chicago office. Our company empowers you to implement your ideas, take ownership of your career, and continuously learn. You'll experience a fast-paced, open-minded work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will collaborate closely with our hiring teams to spot, attract, and hire top talent, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our growing organization.

What you'll do:

• Perform full-cycle recruiting across the organization - from intake meetings, sourcing, and interviewing to debriefs and offer negotiation;

• Collaborate with the teams to define hiring needs and develop comprehensive recruiting strategies for our Tech and Product teams;

• Proactively spot and engage top talent through creative sourcing techniques, cultivate strong connections with candidates, and ensure a positive hiring experience through clear communication and support;

• Stay current with industry trends to enhance sourcing strategies while fostering an inclusive hiring process that values diverse perspectives;

• Work closely with stakeholders to make data-driven hiring decisions and support smooth onboarding and integration of new hires;

• Multiply your experience and knowledge working closely with Recruiters in the global Talent Acquisition team.

Who you are:

• You have a minimum of 7 years experience in Technical Recruitment - expertise in hiring for Engineering, Product, Design and/or Data focused roles preferred;

• Passionate about Recruitment with a deep understanding of the tech landscape and candidate market; Fintech/Payments experience and knowledge of the local Chicago market is greatly appreciated!

• Utilize analytics to inform hiring strategies and improve recruitment outcomes;

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to define structure and prioritize tasks effectively;

• Deep knowledge of recruitment sourcing strategies and ability to nurture a passive candidate talent pool

Additional Information

*This role is based out of our Chicago office, and is a contract position. **We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.*Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments**

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at the company.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tend to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

the company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.