Contract Recruiter

We are partnering with a leading nonprofit organization in Chicago to hire a Contract Recruiter to support professional services hiring across the organization. This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter to take ownership of multiple searches, partner directly with hiring managers, and manage the full recruitment process from initial screening through offer. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys full-cycle recruiting, building strong candidate pipelines, and managing multiple searches in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities - Manage full-cycle recruiting for approximately 5-10 professional services positions, from kickoff through accepted offer. - Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, develop search strategies, and establish hiring timelines. - Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and other recruiting channels to build strong candidate pipelines. - Conduct initial candidate screens and manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process. - Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders, including senior leadership and board members when applicable. - Track candidate activity, maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system, and ensure hiring processes stay on schedule. - Provide regular updates to hiring managers and help drive searches toward established hiring goals. Qualifications - 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience. - Experience managing multiple professional-level searches simultaneously. - Strong sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate management skills. - Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. - Experience using an applicant tracking system; Workday experience is a plus. - Nonprofit recruiting experience is a plus but not required. Key Details - Employment Type: Contract - Duration: Approximately 2 months - Compensation: $30-40/hr, based on experience - Benefits: Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits. - Location: Chicago, IL - Hyde Park area - Work Model: Primarily remote, with flexibility to work on-site as needed - Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CT Ready to take ownership of recruiting searches and make an impact on a growing team? Apply today! Phoebe Gilbert Senior Recruiter LNOSHR