Recruiting Coordinator - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Blueprint Talent Group is hiring a Recruiting Coordinator that will contribute to our work serving clients in technology and finance, across the globe. We’re looking for a smart, driven, organized, creative problem solver to enhance our recruitment operations, sourcing processes, and the overall candidate management process in our hiring campaigns.

This role requires close communication with candidates, clients, and recruiters / consultants on our team and will be involved in leading continuous improvement projects and driving our problem-solving culture.

This is a full-time position in Chicago, IL USA. It is not remote.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage Applicants and Candidates

Own the entire sourcing, engagement, and recruitment process by proactively tracking candidates and following up when necessary for each individual case

Interface with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers to schedule and manage candidate interviews as well as collect and distribute interview feedback

Be an Outlook expert - schedule and coordinate all on-campus and on-site interviews

Be the day-to-day point of contact for candidates, hosting in person when possible

Project Management

Oversee and understand all moving pieces of a project and communicate clear expectations to instill accountability for team members

Design processes to keep recruiting projects running efficiently and iterate as needed to solve problems that arise

Prepare progress reports, draft status updates for clients, and facilitate team meetings

Take notes, manage and resolve last-minute logistical issues with meetings and interviews

Operationalize Recruitment Activities

Plan and execute campus recruitment trips and events, such as career fairs and campus interviews, and liaise with various university career services teams

Create and publish job postings and monitor the influx of applicants

Execute flawless interview scheduling and coordination, including all communication with candidates, interviewers & hiring managers, conference room reservations, and interview day logistics

Assist with Research and Analysis

Understand the target candidate profile and research new channels to source candidates

Identify target candidates and craft customized messages that get candidates to respond with interest in our clients

SKILLS

Ability to understand the big picture while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Capability to organize, delegate, multi-task and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Operate under a high sense of urgency and consistently aim to deliver high-quality results

Extremely proactive with the confidence and creativity to solve problems without needing constant direction

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to listen)

Comfortable dealing with ambiguity while working in an ever-changing environment

Trustworthy, with impeccable discretion with respect to confidential information

Demonstrated success in networking, sourcing, and relationship management

Willingness to learn and receive coaching to improve

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong work ethic and persistence combined with patience and a positive attitude

Comfortable keeping others on task and owning a process

Enjoy interacting with people and building relationships

Experience using the following technologies :

ATS and / or CRM

Calendar management in Outlook and Gmail / Google apps

Basic computer and data-entry experience with Google Suite products (Slides, sheets, docs, etc.)

Recruiting databases / tools : LinkedIn, Hired.com, Entelo, etc.

About Us

Blueprint Talent Group is a Chicago-based consulting firm that helps growing companies find, develop, and retain top talent. We are a small, close-knit team who are passionate about recruiting strategy and career development. Our clients include industry leaders and emerging startups across finance, technology, and academia across the U.S. and abroad.

To learn more about us, visit http : / / www.blueprinttalent.com