Technical Recruiter

The Addison Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Chicago is seeking a Tech Associate Recruiter to support experienced-hire recruiting with emphasis on technical roles. You will manage multiple openings, source candidates proactively, conduct initial screenings, coordinate activities, and partner with hiring managers throughout the process.

The role requires 1–4 years in Talent Acquisition or related fields, with preference for tech/IT environments. This hybrid position is based downtown Chicago with on-site 2–3 days/week.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of Talent Acquisition or recruiting experience.
• Experience in professional services, staffing, technology, or IT environments.
• Exposure to sourcing or recruiting for technical positions is highly preferred.
• Experience sourcing and engaging candidates through multiple recruiting channels.
• Ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers and employees at varying levels of seniority.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Hybrid position based in downtown Chicago.
• Candidates should be comfortable supporting multiple requisitions and working with hiring teams across different functions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage qualified candidates for technical and specialized openings.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate experience, qualifications, and alignment with open positions.
• Manage multiple active requisitions while working toward established hiring goals and timelines.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies.
• Build candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, market research, and ongoing outreach.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure candidates receive timely communication throughout the hiring process.
• Gather interview feedback and help move candidates efficiently through each stage of recruitment.
• Provide hiring teams with updates on candidate pipelines, recruiting activity, and market conditions.
• Track recruiting metrics and communicate progress to internal stakeholders.
• Support offer discussions and help manage candidate expectations through the closing process.
• Develop strong working relationships with recruiting partners, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and the overall candidate experience.

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Pay:

$30–$40/hour, up to $80,000 upon conversion

Work Schedule:

Hybrid | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 2–3 days per week on-site in downtown Chicago

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

A global professional services and technology organization is seeking a Tech Associate Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. The organization operates in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment and supports clients across technology, healthcare, and other specialized industries.

Job Description:

The Tech Recruiter will support experienced-hire recruiting with an emphasis on technical and specialized positions. This individual will manage multiple openings simultaneously, proactively source candidates, conduct initial screenings, coordinate recruiting activities, and partner closely with hiring managers throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage qualified candidates for technical and specialized professional openings
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with open positions
• Manage multiple active requisitions while working toward established hiring goals and timelines
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies
• Build candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, market research, and ongoing outreach
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system
• Coordinate interviews and ensure candidates receive timely communication throughout the hiring process
• Gather interview feedback and help move candidates efficiently through each stage of recruitment
• Provide hiring teams with updates on candidate pipelines, recruiting activity, and market conditions
• Track recruiting metrics and communicate progress to internal stakeholders
• Support offer discussions and help manage candidate expectations through the closing process
• Develop strong working relationships with recruiting partners, hiring managers, and business leaders
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and the overall candidate experience

Qualifications:

• 1 to 4 years of Talent Acquisition or recruiting experience
• Previous recruiting experience within professional services, staffing/recruiting agencies, technology, or IT environments preferred
• Exposure to sourcing or recruiting for technical positions is highly preferred
• Experience sourcing and engaging candidates through multiple recruiting channels
• Ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers and employees at varying levels of seniority
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-moving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use recruiting data and pipeline activity to support hiring decisions and improve processes
• Hybrid position based in downtown Chicago
• Candidates should be comfortable supporting multiple requisitions and working with hiring teams across different functions
• Opportunity to gain recruiting experience within a large professional services environment
• Exposure to technical and specialized recruiting
• Opportunity to partner directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting high-volume and strategic Talent Acquisition initiatives
• Collaborative recruiting team with exposure to multiple business areas

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.