Early Career Talent Recruiter

Sargent & Lundy seeks an Early Career Talent Recruiter to manage full-cycle hiring for interns and entry-level roles while coordinating campus recruiting efforts. This position is hybrid in Chicago, IL with three office days per week and requires work authorization that is not sponsored by the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting and conduct interviews for intern and entry-level positions, using functional knowledge and a fair, consistent assessment approach.
• Develop and publish job descriptions on relevant platforms, with a focus on entry-level roles and internships.
• Use multiple recruiting sources and implement innovative strategies to identify qualified candidates and expand talent pipelines.
• Screen resumes and CVs and guide candidates through the hiring process, including interview preparation and final-offer negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with university career centers and faculty to support hiring awareness and clarify job specifications.
• Participate in and coordinate campus recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus interviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management with a major/concentration in Human Resources or a related field.
• 1 or more years of experience as a recruiter.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Strong commitment to internal and external customer service.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional overtime.
• Proven ability to conduct interviews using phone, video, email, and in-person methods.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced recruiting environment.

Preferred (Valued) Skills and Experience

• Experience with a consulting, professional services, or architecture/engineering firm, or a staffing firm.
• Experience working with Workday.
• Familiarity with internet sourcing skills, including Boolean search; experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or other job boards.
• HR Certifications.

Tools and Technologies

• Workday
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed

Compensation Range

USD 56,943 - 83,350 per year.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

Technology and Innovation Statement

Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. The company values candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant, and employees are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.