Recruiter II

Contract Recruiter - Sales & Commercial HiringLocation: Chicago, IL 60607
Duration: 6 month contract
Pay Rate: Starting at $40.00 per hour (DOE) Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support high-impact Sales hiring initiatives. This individual will act as a strategic talent partner, managing full-cycle recruitment while advising hiring managers on hiring strategy, market insights, and talent acquisition best practices.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong business acumen, and has a proven track record recruiting for Sales and Go-to-Market (GTM) organizations. They are highly organized, data-driven, and capable of independently managing multiple requisitions while delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Recruiting

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process for Sales and GTM positions from intake through offer acceptance.
• Manage candidate pipelines through sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
• Ensure an efficient and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Hiring Manager Partnership & Recruiting Strategy

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders on talent acquisition strategies.
• Conduct kickoff meetings, intake sessions, sourcing strategy discussions, and interview panel preparation.
• Provide market intelligence, talent insights, and recommendations to influence hiring decisions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and maintain alignment throughout the recruiting process.

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top sales talent.
• Actively build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Evaluate candidates against role requirements while maintaining high hiring standards.

Data-Driven Recruiting

• Monitor and analyze recruiting metrics including:
  • Requisition load
  • Time-to-fill
  • Time-in-stage
  • Interview-to-offer conversion rates
  • Offer acceptance rates
  • Hiring volume and performance against goals
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements to increase recruiting effectiveness.
• Utilize recruiting data to proactively manage pipeline health and support business decisions.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Continuously assess recruiting workflows and implement solutions that improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks that impact hiring speed or candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ATS data integrity.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting Sales, Commercial, or Go-to-Market organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously in a high-volume environment.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and business leaders on talent acquisition strategy.
• Strong understanding of recruiting metrics and the ability to leverage data to drive decisions.
• Proven ability to independently manage priorities and adapt quickly to shifting business needs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for:
  • Account Executives
  • Business Development Representatives (BDRs)
  • Sales Development Representatives (SDRs)
  • Customer Success Managers
  • Revenue-generating and commercial-facing roles
• Experience supporting hiring environments averaging approximately 4-10 hires per month.
• Background recruiting within fast-paced technology, SaaS, startup, or high-growth organizations.
• Experience utilizing ATS and recruiting tools such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, iCIMS, or similar platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly accountable and self-directed with minimal ramp-up required.
• Able to think beyond filling requisitions and operate as a genuine business partner.
• Skilled at influencing hiring managers and driving hiring decisions through data and insight.
• Detail-oriented with strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Resourceful, proactive, and solution-focused when navigating recruiting challenges.
• Adaptable and comfortable balancing competing priorities.
• Passionate about delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.