Job Description

Recruiting Coordinator (Contract, Hybrid – Chicago)

We are supporting a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm in hiring a Recruiting Coordinator to join their Chicago office. This is a contract role with strong potential to convert into a full-time opportunity for the right candidate. The role offers significant exposure to executive-level recruiting and the chance to grow into a junior recruiter position over time.

Position Details

• Title: Recruiting Coordinator
• Type: Contract (40 hours/week, no overtime) with strong potential to go permanent
• Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – ~3 days in office; very flexible schedule)
• Compensation: $31 – $35.50/hr (conversion range if hired: $75K–$90K annually)
• Start Date: Targeting the second week of September

What You’ll Do

As a Recruiting Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in supporting a new Executive Recruiter (expected to start in October) and the existing team in Chicago. Responsibilities include:

• Heavy interview scheduling and calendar management across multiple time zones and stakeholders
• Coordinating with recruiters and candidates to ensure seamless communication and interview flow
• Assisting with applicant tracking, candidate trackers, and documentation
• Supporting process improvements and helping develop communication workflows for a new recruiter/RC partnership
• Handling ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks that support the recruiting team’s success

Who We’re Looking For

This is an excellent role for someone early in their career who wants to break into recruiting. Ideal candidates will bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (graduating class of 2025 welcome; prior professional internship experience required)
• Experience: 0–1 year of experience in recruiting coordination, HR, or a corporate setting preferred but not required

Attributes & Mindset:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High emotional intelligence (knows when to speak up, when to listen)
• Intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, competitive mindset – always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes
• Bonus: Background as a student-athlete – the team has a strong track record of success with former athletes who bring competitiveness and discipline

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