About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role summary

Our confidential client is seeking an Early Career Talent Recruiter to lead campus and entry-level hiring efforts in Chicago, IL. This hands-on recruiting role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding interns and recent graduates, building university partnerships, and running campus events that create a steady pipeline of entry-level talent.

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What you’ll do

• Conduct full-cycle recruiting for internship and entry-level roles: source, screen, interview (phone/video/in-person), and manage offers.
• Create and post clear, compelling job descriptions across job boards and campus channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
• Plan and represent the organization at career fairs, information sessions, on-campus interviews, and other outreach events.
• Use diverse sourcing strategies (job boards, LinkedIn, Boolean search, campus channels) to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate candidate logistics and interview schedules; prepare candidates and hiring teams for interviews.
• Track recruiting metrics and maintain candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
• Participate in offer negotiations for entry-level hires and support new-hire onboarding for interns.

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What we’re looking for (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 1+ years of recruiting experience, preferably with campus or early-career hiring.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal presence.
• Ability to assess early-career talent fairly and consistently.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to partner with internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage multiple openings.
• Willingness to travel periodically to campus events and work occasional overtime as needed.
• Note: We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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Preferred (nice to have)

• Experience at a consulting, professional services, architecture/engineering firm, or staffing agency.
• Experience with Workday or similar applicant tracking systems.
• Familiarity with internet sourcing (Boolean search), LinkedIn Recruiter, and major job boards.
• HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).

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Work arrangement & travel

• Hybrid schedule: typically 3 office days per week with the remainder remote.
• Regular local travel for campus visits, career fairs, and recruiting events.

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Compensation & benefits

• Compensation range: $56,943 - $83,350 per year (base salary range disclosed in source).
• Comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, employee referral bonus, and other offerings (details provided by the confidential client).

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Why this role matters

This position shapes the future workforce — you’ll discover early-career talent and help launch meaningful careers while strengthening the organization’s employer brand at universities and colleges across the region.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.