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Lead Area Recruiter

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Proactively build and maintain diverse candidate pools using various methods, including online platforms, in-person networking, and community outreach.
  • Ensure a seamless transition of candidates from recruitment to onboarding, partnering with CX Specialists and training teams.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the recruitment team and the Region CX Director, facilitating clear and timely communication.
  • Provide day-to-day support and coaching to recruitment team members, helping them overcome challenges and stay aligned with recruitment best practices.
  • Work with the recruitment team to tailor and optimize recruiting strategies for specific areas, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights.
  • Foster relationships with local community leaders, schools, and other sources of talent to build a robust candidate pipeline.
  • Prepare and submit recruiting reports to the Region CX Director, highlighting key metrics, trends, and the effectiveness of sourcing strategies.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to recruitment team members to develop their skills and support their professional growth.
  • Work closely with Candidate Experience specialists, training teams, Area General Managers and Location Managers to ensure a smooth and efficient candidate onboarding process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communications, or a related field or equivalent experience and/or education preferred.
  • 3 years of relevant recruiting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in a leadership or coaching role within a recruiting or HR team.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with an emphasis on leadership and relationship building.
  • Proficiency in using ATS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
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Soft skills
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