Recruiter

Overview

Join one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"! Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced Business Recruiter to join our Chicago West office. This is an office-based role at 4201 Winfield Road, Suite 600, Warrenville, IL. This role will play a pivotal part in hiring for Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, IT, and Legal positions across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional experience with candidates throughout the full recruiting life cycle, including but not limited to sourcing, cold calling, screening, interviewing, referrals, negotiating, offers, and marketing the firm’s attributes
• Build strong relationships with hiring teams and firmwide partners
• Identify, engage, and build pipelines for both active and passive candidates
• Develop innovative tools and strategies to position Kimley-Horn as a top employer and amplify its reputation as one of the best places to work
• Utilize applicant tracking system, employee referrals, recruitment projects, AI initiatives, process improvements, and sourcing tools
• Champion and promote the Employee Referral Program internally, encouraging participation and engagement across the firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience; Professional Services recruiting experience preferred
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively partner with hiring teams across the firm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as previous experience presenting to groups
• Professional presence and charisma, with the ability to create strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and competing demands with a positive proactive approach and sense of urgency
• Tech savvy - leverages technology to work more efficiently
• Prioritize organizational skills and proven track record of results
• Ability to travel, as needed

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment software
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills

Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000; Depending on applicable experience
• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1-company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources