Recruiter

Benefits

The Illinois Tollway offers competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to attract and retain top talent. Details about specific benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Education (Required): Must possess a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Education (Preferred): Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, human resources, liberal arts, or a related field from an accredited institution, preferred
• Skills/Knowledge (Required): Valid Driver’s License, Ability to work independently, Ability to consistently safeguard the confidentiality of employee information processed by the Administration Department, Excellent computer skills especially using the Microsoft Office Suite of products, Skilled in facilitating virtual and in-person seminar experiences in a clear and engaging manner, Active design and facilitation experience as needed for presenting to various audiences, Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, Strong organizational, analytical, time-management, and decision-making qualities, Knowledge of business writing principles and practices, Ability to establish respectful and collaborative relationships, Ability to work independently and demonstrate a cooperative spirit, Provides and maintains a quality of work that exceeds candidate experience expectations, Must be available to work not only days, but nights and weekends based on schedule and operational need
• Skills/Knowledge (Preferred): Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish (read/write/speak) to connect with a wide audience of applicant pools

Essential Job Functions

• Be accountable for enhancing the Talent Acquisition team's ability to rapidly target, identify, source, and present top talent for current and future searches
• Attend community and college career fairs/events and develop working partnerships with strategically selected colleges and professional groups
• Collaborate with the Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition staff for recruitment and sourcing strategies for niche applicant pools
• Aid in scheduling interviews and testing for qualification assessments
• Maintain job board and partnership email updates
• Build relationships with candidates and recruiting vendors to ensure the Tollway offers the best recruiting experience for all parties
• Partner with colleagues to coordinate activities with other programs, departments and external agencies and organizations
• Facilitate and host seminars showcasing agency opportunities in-person and virtually
• Design and develop innovative content to build awareness of promotional opportunities