Technical Recruiter

Job Description

TECHNICAL RECRUITER

WHO IS SPR?

SPR helps companies implement the right technology that helps them balance users’ expectations today while planning for tomorrow’s business demands. A technology modernization firm, SPR works together with clients to develop or modernize digital products and platforms.

We’re 200 strategists, developers, designers, architects, consultants, thinkers, and doers in Chicago and Milwaukee. We work with 150 mid- to enterprise-size clients across industries like professional services and manufacturing. We think about the end users and rigorously apply the latest technologies and frameworks to address our clients’ needs. Specializing in custom software development, cloud, data, and user experience solutions, SPR promises to Deliver Beyond the Build by providing proactive advice, sharing knowledge, responding to change in an agile way, and investing time to deeply understand our clients’ business. 

We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including competitive salary, bonuses, generous vacation time, big fitness incentives, and medical/dental/vision insurance. By joining the SPR team, you’ll be problem solving, working hard and making an impact through your projects – and you’ll be part of a unique culture and rewarded for it. 

WHAT IS THE POSITION?

As a Technical Recruiter, you have a passion for finding unique tech candidates by proactively sourcing, screening, and on-boarding new talent. You’ll work in conjunction with our tech and engineering leaders to help build best practices, collaborate on optimum approaches to strengthen the candidate pool, and define position scope and requirements for various positions. You will be responsible for driving a positive candidate experience at each step of the interview process and supporting SPR’s employment brand and culture by being a brand ambassador both in and outside of the office.WHAT IS THE POSITION?

As a Technical Recruiter, you have a passion for finding unique tech candidates by proactively sourcing, screening, and on-boarding new talent. You’ll work in conjunction with our tech and engineering leaders to help build best practices, collaborate on optimum approaches to strengthen the candidate pool, and define position scope and requirements for various positions. You will be responsible for driving a positive candidate experience at each step of the interview process and supporting SPR’s employment brand and culture by being a brand ambassador both in and outside of the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and develop relationships with both active and passive candidates to build a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs
• Develop long-term recruiting strategies through creative initiatives
• Build relationships with hiring managers and maintain a dialogue on recruiting needs
• Conduct phone screens and preliminary interviews to assess candidates and provide recommendation on top candidates
• Manage applicant, interview documentation and data in applicant tracking system (ATS) and ERP system
• Drive a positive candidate experience at each step in the interview process and support SPR’s employment brand and culture by being a brand ambassador
• Manage the entire offer process; including salary recommendations, offer letter generation and offer acceptances/declines
• Structure and negotiate compensation between new hires and hiring managers
• Attend career fairs and networking events; develop innovative ways to brand SPR at recruitment events

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 1 years' experience in a staffing agency and/or corporate environment. Experience IT recruiting preferred
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask
• Organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and influence people
• Proactive problem-solver capable of identifying issues and generating solutions
• Knowledge and understanding of hiring trends, industry news and Chicago talent market
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate level Excel
• Experience with recruitment tools and applicant tracking systems; iCIMS a plus
• Some travel required

SPR OFFERS

• Competitive salary
• A professional, fun and fast-paced environment
• Ongoing training
• Outstanding benefits and PTO
• A culture that is exciting, sales driven, entrepreneurial and open minded
• A great support structure that allows you to focus on doing what you do best

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would be up for every day, we would love to hear from you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran.