Recruiter

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Recruiter

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Human Resources

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday

LOCATION: Central Office

BASIC FUNCTION:

The recruiter is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting: recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external).

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: This position holds no direct supervisory responsibility.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Less than 5%; metro Chicago and suburbs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings for assigned requisitions.
  
• Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within a department or business unit assigned.
  
• Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
  
• Develops advertising programs (internal and external) to ensure high visibility with potential candidates.
  
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
  
• Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
  
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, company and department policies).
• Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance.
  
• Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  
• Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
  
• Completes reporting on recruiting activity.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two years recruiting experience or human resources experience required;
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in human resources.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or PHR certification preferred;
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus;
• Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities;
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel and database software;
• Proven ability in areas of problem solving, independent decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws.

The Chicago Lighthouse maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities.