Contract Recruiter (Field Operations)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; at least four days per week on-site at the Fulton Market (West Loop) office.

Salary: $38.00–$42.00 USD per hour.

Company

Building artificial intelligence and technology for parking, mobility, retail, hospitality, and real estate experiences.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end recruitment for high-volume and specialized field operations roles across multi-site geographic markets.
• Develop localized sourcing strategies using job boards, community workforce centers, technical trade schools, hiring fairs, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, evaluate reliability and practical qualifications, and coordinate interviews and feedback with regional and on-site operations managers.
• Maintain Applicant Tracking System pipelines to support operational turnover and new facility launches.
• Extend offers, coordinate background checks and compliance verifications, and manage Day 1 handoffs with People Operations.
• Monitor time-to-fill, candidate pass-through rates, and source efficacy while serving as a local community contact for the organization.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, focused on high-volume hiring in field, retail, hospitality, light industrial, or multi-site operations environments.
• Experience managing 15–25+ open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining low time-to-fill metrics.
• Expertise in geo-targeted sourcing, including Indeed, Craigslist, local hiring events, and community partnerships, alongside traditional recruiting channels.
• Proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems such as iCIMS or Greenhouse and recruitment databases.
• Experience using AI recruiting tools to optimize candidate sourcing and accelerate high-volume hiring workflows.
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment regulations, Fair Chance hiring practices, and pre-employment screening workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate with frontline talent and regional corporate leadership.
• High adaptability and problem-solving skills in a rapidly growing, operationally complex environment.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-first model with in-person collaboration at least four days per week.
• Healthcare benefits, 401(k), short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance may be available.
• Stock option and bonus plans may be included in the total compensation package.
• Inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and support the organization’s growth.