Sr. Talent Recruiter

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming K–12 assessments. As a Recruiter, you'll lead full-cycle recruitment, shaping a diverse and high-performing team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on how students are supported and empowered. Collaborate with hiring managers, develop tailored strategies, and enhance the recruitment experience. If you're passionate about purposeful work and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of a mission-driven team that values diversity and inclusion while making a difference in education.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Company paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement plan with matching

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company paid time off (PTO)

Work-from-home expense reimbursement

Premium subscription to Calm

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hiring for Product and Engineering roles.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective recruitment strategies.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across various roles.
• Develop customized recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.
• Improve candidate and hiring manager experience.

Skills

Technical Hiring

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Sourcing Tools Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification in HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workable

Job description

If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and thrive where business and impact meet, this is your moment. Riverside Insights is transforming how K–12 assessments empower educators and learners—and we’re hiring a Recruiter with deep technical hiring experience to help us grow the team shaping that future.

You’ll lead full-cycle recruitment across a range of roles—including Product, Engineering, and other key functions—bringing precision, equity, and purpose to every stage of the process. As a trusted partner to hiring managers, you’ll help us build inclusive, high-performing teams that reflect our values and move our mission forward.

This is more than a recruiting role—it’s a chance to shape the future of a company transforming how every student is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

In this role you will get to:

• Develop and execute customized recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.
• Improve the candidate and hiring manager experience by refining end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration with hiring managers through tailored communication plans.
• Maintain a time-to-hire of 38 days or less by proactively sourcing and screening top talent.
• Launch strategic sourcing campaigns to attract high-potential candidates.
• Build and maintain robust, function-specific talent pipelines.
• Implement screening techniques to filter applications and identify the most qualified candidates.

Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This list does not cover all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities. Riverside Insights may amend or change responsibilities to meet the needs of the business and organization as necessary.

• Deep domain expertise: Extensive experience hiring for Product and Engineering roles, with a strong understanding of technical skill sets and team dynamics.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into effective recruitment strategies.
• Advanced interviewing skills and experience with structured interview techniques.
• Proficiency in sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Workable to build and manage pipelines.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to offer.
• Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing recruiting metrics and optimizing accordingly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers and foster transparent, trusting relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Remote
• Up to 5% travel for off-site team meetings
• May require stationary positions (sitting or standing) for extended periods

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with discretionary company matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents
• Company paid time off (PTO)
• 13 named holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 4 early-release half days
• Quarterly Focus Days
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work-from-home expense reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company orientation and 30/60/90 Day Onboarding

Compensation: A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

Who is Riverside Insights?Riverside Insights is a growth-focused business on a mission to elevate one billion lives globally by 2030 through research-based assessments and technology for educational professionals, students, clinical and behavioral health clients, and workforce talent.

Why Join Our Team?
At Riverside Insights, achieving real results for students and educators is more than talk – it's what we do. As we grow, so will you, offering the chance to expand your skills on an ambitious, solution-focused team. Join us in making great work possible, where your well-being and dedication to making an impact go hand in hand. If you're ready for an ambitious, collaborative environment, Riverside is the place for you.

Riverside Insights is an Equal-opportunity Employer:
Riverside Insights provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Riverside Insights, every employee has the right to a welcoming and inclusive workplace where their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and celebrated.

Thank you for considering joining our growing team and our mission to help elevate potential globally! Please check outwww.riversideinsights.comto learn more about our work.