Description
Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Corporate Recruiter to join the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team in our Chicago office. Our recruiters are true talent advisors and agents of change in our organization – eager to engage in the latest approaches to identifying, attracting, and closing high-caliber candidates while marketing careers for Smithbucklin. The Corporate Recruiter will join these efforts by applying innovative and resourceful recruiting strategies to meet hiring initiatives within our high-energy, highly matrixed professional services environment.
At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.
What You Will Do
- You will take ownership of and execute a full life-cycle recruitment function for multiple office locations, experience levels, and client-facing units with varying functional expertise (to include marketing and communications, public relations, healthcare, education, technology, operations, and membership support)
- You will successfully lead a highly consultative and strategic interview and hiring process, including facilitating constructive intake meetings, developing strategic talent sourcing strategies, conducting in-depth phone and in-person interviews, and managing the offer process for permanent hire roles
- You will effectively manage and hire candidates in searches for entry-, mid-, and managerial- roles across multiple industries and functional units
- You will provide a high-level candidate experience by responding to questions professionally and timely and assisting/coordinating any other candidate needs
- You will optimize networking opportunities with candidates on social platforms, employee referrals, agency submissions, and other professional avenues to strengthen the applicant pool
- You will attend networking events to build contacts and source new talent; events may include career fairs and informational sessions on college campuses
- You will build our talent pipeline by continuously sourcing and recruiting candidates for current and future needs
- You will foster and grow relationships that develop into true business partnerships between hiring managers, high-level executives, and third-party agencies; support internal clients with achieving the growth goals of their business(es)
- You will maintain personal metrics and deliver accurate reporting
This Role Might Be for You If…
- You are results-driven with a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding expectations; successful candidates will demonstrate a history of preparedness and professionalism under pressure
- You have the ability to succeed in an environment with changing expectations, assignments, and responsibilities within a highly matrixed, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment
- You possess the ability to identify top talent through the use of strong investigative and research skills outside of traditional sourcing strategies
- You efficiently manage and close out requisition loads of 10-15+ active openings
- You exhibit advanced consumer marketing skills and persuasive phone techniques
- You display strong written and verbal communication skills
- You will use your strong administrative skills to support project management and employment branding initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience within the recruiting/talent acquisition function, including experience in a corporate environment with high process focused.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the Jobvite ATS
- Experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and Handshake
- Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
Where Do You Fit?
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.
Our hybrid environment offers you the option of working from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.
Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $70,000-$80,000.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of reference and background investigation based on position.
Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.
