Tech Talent Recruiter: Trainee to IT Recruiting Pro

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Career paths

Recruiter training

Education assistance

Uncapped commissions

Charitable opportunities

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Recruiter Trainee who will undergo extensive hands-on training before advancing to a Recruiter role. You will learn recruiting fundamentals with onboarding coaching, then build relationships with consultants, coach talent on market trends, and leverage AI tools to identify top IT candidates.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, data-driven decisions, and compensation negotiations to secure strong talent for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military or associates plus relevant professional experience.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities for a commission-based role.
• Comfort working in a team and adapting to diverse groups.
• Willingness to learn and experiment to find best solutions.

Responsibilities

• Recruit IT consultants and manage end-to-end candidate lifecycle.
• Build relationships and provide career coaching on market trends.
• Develop sourcing strategies using various tools including AI.
• Use data-driven insights to guide recruitment decisions.
• Advise clients on skill availability, rates, and timelines.
• Negotiate compensation packages to attract talent.
• Demonstrate knowledge within skill or industry specializations.

Skills

Client relationships

Networking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Sales aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

Military experience

Tools

In-house AI tools

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Recruiter Trainee who will undergo extensive hands-on training before advancing to a Recruiter role. You will learn recruiting fundamentals with onboarding coaching, then build relationships with consultants, coach talent on market trends, and leverage AI tools to identify top IT candidates.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, data-driven decisions, and compensation negotiations to secure strong talent for clients.