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.

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