Recruiter

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Rockford, IL

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

As a Recruiter at Fehr Graham, you’ll be essential to our rapid growth, supporting recruitment efforts across the firm. In this full lifecycle recruiting role, you will manage all aspects of the recruitment process, from intake calls to offer negotiation. You’ll work closely with hiring managers to fill roles across a variety of levels, including interns, entry-level, and mid-level positions. You will play an instrumental role in sourcing and securing top talent to fuel our continued expansion.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment : Set and execute a full-cycle recruiting strategy, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Talent Advisory : Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, leveraging your expertise to attract the right talent for the organization.
• Partnership & Collaboration : Partner with internal departments and hiring managers to assess needs, foster strong relationships, and share talent across teams.
• Diversity & Inclusion : Build recruitment strategies that support our DEI goals, advancing our commitment to diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Sourcing & Networking : Utilize a range of recruiting tools, including ATS/CRM systems, social media, LinkedIn, and professional networks, to source qualified candidates.
• Offer Negotiation : Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and finalize job offers.
• Cultural Advocacy : Promote Fehr Graham’s mission, vision, and “People First” culture across all recruiting activities, championing our values and commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience : 1-3 years of corporate or agency recruiting; engineering recruitment experience preferred.
• Education : Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Recruiting Expertise : Proven full lifecycle recruiting experience across various roles; A/E/C industry experience is a plus.
• Communication : Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism & Confidentiality : Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Organizational Skills : Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Commitment : Position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and occasional travel.