Recruiter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of the recruitment life cycle, from initial outreach to final stages of hiring.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to grasp their talent requirements and lead the complete talent acquisition process for your designated area.

• Oversee recruitment processes in alignment with established priorities, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience and swift turnaround times.

• Regularly monitor pipeline, recruitment metrics, priorities, and performance data to share with internal stakeholders.

• Ensure successful recruitment and healthy candidate pipelines by utilizing all channels: employee referrals, active applicants, passive sourced candidates, and innovating new ways to attract exceptional candidates.

• Source both active and passive candidates using creative strategies and techniques.

• Maintain a high standard of data integrity within our ATS (Workday) and other People Office systems.

• Collaborate with business leaders to thoroughly understand and advise on current and future talent requirements, adapting to evolving headcount plans based on business outcomes and priorities.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders as you collaboratively develop and implement diverse talent acquisition strategies.

• Foster a culture of shared ownership regarding talent outcomes.

• Promote a culture of excellence through extensive recruiting subject matter expertise, strong business acumen, and a focus on innovation and scalable solutions.

• Act as a strategic partner by providing unique insights on market trends, competitive intelligence, and industry best practices.

• Offer recommendations to optimize our processes and organizational structure.

• Carefully manage a multi-stage interview process that ensures decisions are made in a structured manner based on predefined criteria to minimize bias.

• Develop engaging job descriptions that resonate with top talent and encourage them to connect with our brand and apply for open positions.

• Proactively and creatively scout and source talent on LinkedIn and other platforms, targeting talent that may not be actively seeking new opportunities.

• Conduct thoughtful outreach campaigns that utilize insightful and relevant content for your selected audience.

• Promote diversity by employing best practices to attract, hire, and retain a diverse workforce.

• Cultivate talent over time to establish a pool of highly qualified candidates interested in Ankura, ready to be contacted for future openings as the organization expands.

• Represent Ankura to the talent market, ensuring professional and courteous communication with candidates to build long-lasting relationships.

• Get to know your candidates by investing time in understanding their skills and aspirations.

• Ensure a great experience for both candidates and hiring teams by using data to identify and rectify weaknesses in the process or approach.

• Continuously elevate the standard for talent through research-driven targeting and consistent application of high-quality assessment tools.

• Manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, employing good judgment and data to prioritize effectively and allocate resources appropriately.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of recruiting experience with a proven ability to influence and achieve goals by partnering with a matrix of business leaders, HR partners, and external partners.

• Preferably possess previous recruiting experience in fast-paced industries, such as management consulting.

• Demonstrated experience in identifying, engaging, and successfully closing excellent senior-level passive candidates.

• Appreciate the importance of a well-structured process and enjoy collaborating with a diverse team of interviewers to consistently monitor and enhance decision-making quality.

• Proven ambition and a track record of closing candidates in highly competitive environments.

• Experience in building strong candidate relationships and understanding how to communicate effectively on personal topics such as motivation, compensation, and career progression.

• Skilled at removing obstacles and employing creative problem-solving techniques.

• Must be metrics-driven and proficient in using data to continuously report on and enhance the recruitment process; familiarity with Workday is a plus.

• Experience in establishing trust and forming genuine relationships with both hiring partners and candidates by intentionally seeking to understand intrinsic motivators and end-state goals.

• Strong executive communication skills, capable of understanding your audience and adjusting your verbal and written communication accordingly.

• Exceptional attention to detail and operational excellence, with experience in prioritizing across various stakeholders and candidate pools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.