Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)

About the role

We're seeking a motivated professional to join our team immediately in a full-time, onsite, 6-month contract opportunity based in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting activities from candidate selection through Day One.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staffing agency partners by coordinating candidate submissions, interview scheduling, hiring manager feedback, offers, conversions, and start dates.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure timely movement through the hiring process while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Carefully coordinate all pre-employment requirements, including background screenings, drug testing, compliance documentation, and onboarding paperwork.
• Maintain compliance daily to ensure candidates are fully cleared prior to orientation.
• Enter new hires into ADP, verify employee information for accuracy, and partner with HR, IT, and onboarding teams to ensure Day One readiness.
• Maintain recruiting trackers, onboarding rosters, hiring metrics, and recruiting reports.
• Support reporting inputs for Talent Acquisition leadership, maintain candidate records within the ATS, ensure data integrity, and assist with job postings, recruiting documentation, and other recruiting administrative functions.
• Aid with special projects, documentation updates, onboarding support, and other Talent Acquisition initiatives while providing excellent customer service to candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a high sense of urgency, and consistently follows through to get things done. They proactively communicate, prioritize multiple deadlines, and take pride in delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED equivalent
• 2+ years of recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, HR, staffing, or administrative experience
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar HRIS is preferred
• Experience partnering with staffing agencies or third-party vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams

Skills

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• High sense of urgency and ability to effectively prioritize competing deadlines
• Proven ability to follow through, take ownership, and consistently get things done
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, staffing partners, and cross-functional teams
• Customer service mindset with a collaborative approach
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams) and comfortable learning new technology and systems

Benefits

Compensation is $27.00 per hour based on experience.

Pay

$27.00 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

This role is onsite at our Elk Grove Village location.