Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is hiring a full-desk recruiter to join our growing Rockford, IL team. As a full-desk recruiter, you will not only work to identify, evaluate, and onboard candidates for professional and skilled roles but will also build and nurture client relationships, presenting qualified candidates and offering consultative solutions. This position is a unique opportunity to blend recruiting expertise with client sales, focusing on adding value through quality placements and exceptional service.
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The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for working with professional candidates and clients, a commitment to building lasting relationships, and the skills to thrive in a fast paced, goal-driven environment.
Please contact Branch Manager Courtney at courtneyvossekuil@spherion.com for more information!
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies to source and place candidates for professional-level roles, such as maintenance technicians, engineers, CNC operators, and production supervisors
- Engage in targeted sourcing activities, including leveraging third party job boards, social media, networking events, and community outreach to build a pipeline of high-level talent
- Create and send personalized candidate marketing materials, including job postings and promotional emails
- Foster strong relationships with new and existing clients to understand their recruitment needs, and help guide them in creating effective talent acquisition strategies
- Establish trust and credibility with clients through consistent, high-touch communication and service throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Provide consultative services to clients to help them solve their talent gaps and build long-term relationships
- Contribute to team goals, sharing insights and strategies that improve the overall candidate experience and client satisfaction
- Maintain accurate records in our internal systems, tracking all communication and activities with clients and candidates
Skills:
- A background in recruiting for professional and operational positions, such as engineers, maintenance technicians, CNC operators, or production roles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence clients and candidates effectively
- Comfortable with cold outreach and relationship-building, especially in a competitive market
- Resourceful with a can-do attitude
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least 2 years of full desk recruiting experience, preferably with higher-level positions, or a combination of sales and/or professional recruitment experience
- Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment with sales-oriented goals
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, you will be eligible for an incentive program based on successful placements with clients, with earning potential tied to your performance. Incentive earnings are variable and based on placement targets, with additional details shared during the interview process.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401K (including company contribution), Parental Leave, Competitive PTO & Holiday Package
About Spherion South Central WI & Northern IL (DI & Associates, Inc. DBA Spherion)
Respect, passion, integrity, teamwork & collaboration. These values have been at the core of our organization since we opened our doors over 30 years ago. Locally owned, we are committed to serving the individuals and organizations in our region, starting with our internal team members.
Our tenured team is committed to fostering an environment that promotes growth for all associates, and we invest both the time & resources required to do so. We are committed to excellence; however, we don’t take ourselves too seriously and we often come together as an office to celebrate & have fun. It’s our goal to create an organization that individuals enjoy being a part of - whether for an entire career or simply a stop along the way.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).