Recruiter jobs in Chicago, IL

About the role

The People team exists to support the advancement and growth of Formic, by supporting the advancement and growth of our people. Our responsibilities include talent acquisition, human resources, and employee retention and empowerment. Ultimately our mission is to build the best possible team to do the industry-changing work we have ahead, and to support employees who have made the decision to invest their time, energy, and careers in Formic. Because without our people, there is no Formic. Formic is seeking a strategic and driven Contract Recruiter to manage full-cycle talent acquisition of both technical and non-technical positions for a period of five months (approximately September 2026 - February 2027). A successful candidate will be a natural at building relationships, removing obstacles, and closing for both technical and non-technical talent. They will perform well in a fast-paced and highly ambiguous environment and be dedicated to providing an impeccable candidate experience. Formic is seeking a strategic and driven Contract Recruiter to manage full-cycle talent acquisition of both technical and non-technical positions for a period of five months (approximately September 2026 - February 2027). They will perform well in a fast-paced and highly ambiguous environment and be dedicated to providing an impeccable candidate experience.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment within in-house environments, 3+ of which include recruitment of technical roles
• Expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse (required)
• Experience recruiting in robotics, IoT, industrial automation, or related industries (e.g. logistics and supply chain, manufacturing)
• Ability to connect to, communicate with, and strategically assess candidates of all levels, from junior to leadership positions
• Creative sourcing abilities - within LinkedIn Recruiter and beyond - as well as thoughtful messaging and impeccable follow-up skills
• Strategic thinking and innovation: When a search or a sourcing approach is not working you’re able to step back, come up with a new approach based on what you’ve learned, and move forward
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• using sound judgment to surface questions or engage others as needed
• Ability and willingness to receive - and give others - quality feedback, as well as incorporate feedback quickly when it’s given
• Ability to build effective relationships with hiring teams and stakeholders through trust
• Attention to detail in everything you do from your communication, to adherence to processes, to identifying and overcoming obstacles in a search
• Strong customer focus and empathy: You’re committed to delivering a high caliber experience to your customers - external candidates and internal stakeholders.

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