Contract Senior Recruiter

Buckingham Search

Contract Senior Recruiter

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Role
    We are seeking a Contract Recruiter to be the driving force behind attracting and securing world-class talent across North America. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to fuel growth, deliver an outstanding candidate experience, and shape the future of a fast-growing technology company.

    This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about recruiting top talent, and enjoys having a direct impact on organizational success.

    What You’ll Do

    • Recruit top talent across GTM (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success), G&A, and Technology teams

    • Support and scale hiring needs across North America, with potential for global hiring

    • Use data and metrics to optimize processes (conversion ratios, time to hire, etc.)

    • Serve as a trusted talent advisor to business leaders, building tailored hiring strategies

    • Build inclusive and objective recruitment processes focused on competency-based assessments

    • Source candidates through multiple channels: LinkedIn, networking events, job boards, and personal networks

    • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding

    • Collaborate on employer branding initiatives, including networking events and recruitment marketing

    • Utilize an ATS (such as Greenhouse) to improve visibility and streamline recruiting workflows

    • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and leadership to align on hiring priorities

    What You’ll Need

    • 5+ years of recruiting experience in the SaaS or technology sector

    • Strong ability to interpret and leverage data to influence hiring decisions

    • Proficiency with ATS platforms (Greenhouse or similar)

    • Established network within the Chicago startup/tech/SaaS community is a plus

    • Ability and willingness to attend and host networking events

    • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise

    • Metrics-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results

    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred

    • On-site presence expected at least four days per week to foster collaboration and connection