Recruiter (Engineering/Corporate Sector) - Chicago, IL - RPO Consultant
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Skills
benchmarkingfull-cycle recruitingprocess optimizationrecruitingroot cause analysisstakeholder managementstrategic sourcingtalent acquisitionworkforce planning
About the role
The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is a hands-on recruitment professional responsible for managing full-cycle hiring processes while delivering exceptional experiences to candidates, hiring managers, and clients. This role blends consultative stakeholder engagement, data-driven strategy, and operational excellence. TAPs own requisitions, drive sourcing strategies, and serve as trusted advisors to clients. This is a hybrid W-2 contract position requiring onsite attendance 1-2 days per week in Chicago, IL. The primary recruiting focus will be engineering and corporate roles, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Reliability Engineers, and other related positions.
Your responsibilities
• Own and execute full-cycle recruitment processes from intake to offer.
• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates using innovative and data-informed strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client-specific hiring standards.
• Partner with sourcing and marketing teams to attract niche and high-demand talent.
Stakeholder & Candidate Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders within a designated function or business area. Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and HR partners, providing guidance on workforce planning, market insights and talent strategy.
• Provide stakeholders with market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and competitor insight to support strategic hiring decisions. Advise on talent trends and pipeline development to address current and future workforce needs.
• Build consultative relationships with client stakeholders to influence recruitment outcomes.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through transparent communication and support.
• Schedule regular check-in meetings with clients to review recruitment progress, address any concerns or challenges, and align on recruitment priorities.
• Engage and manage a 3rd party supply chain where needed to ensure roles that require additional support receive it.
• Track supplier performance and ensure quality checks and processes are in place and performance is high, whilst ensuring process is followed.
Process Optimization & Strategy
• Analyze recruitment metrics and conduct root cause analysis to improve delivery.
• Present recruitment performance data, metrics, and insights within their assigned function or business area.
• Implement lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with business goals.
Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
• Stay abreast of industry trends and labor market dynamics.
• Share insights and recommendations with clients and internal teams.
• Attend industry events to promote employer brand and expand talent networks.
The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is a hands-on recruitment professional responsible for managing full-cycle hiring processes while delivering exceptional experiences to candidates, hiring managers, and clients. This role blends consultative stakeholder engagement, data-driven strategy, and operational excellence. TAPs own requisitions, drive sourcing strategies, and serve as trusted advisors to clients. This is a hybrid W-2 contract position requiring onsite attendance 1-2 days per week in Chicago, IL. The primary recruiting focus will be engineering and corporate roles, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Reliability Engineers, and other related positions.
Your responsibilities
• Own and execute full-cycle recruitment processes from intake to offer.
• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates using innovative and data-informed strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client-specific hiring standards.
• Partner with sourcing and marketing teams to attract niche and high-demand talent.
Stakeholder & Candidate Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders within a designated function or business area. Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and HR partners, providing guidance on workforce planning, market insights and talent strategy.
• Provide stakeholders with market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and competitor insight to support strategic hiring decisions. Advise on talent trends and pipeline development to address current and future workforce needs.
• Build consultative relationships with client stakeholders to influence recruitment outcomes.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through transparent communication and support.
• Schedule regular check-in meetings with clients to review recruitment progress, address any concerns or challenges, and align on recruitment priorities.
• Engage and manage a 3rd party supply chain where needed to ensure roles that require additional support receive it.
• Track supplier performance and ensure quality checks and processes are in place and performance is high, whilst ensuring process is followed.
Process Optimization & Strategy
• Analyze recruitment metrics and conduct root cause analysis to improve delivery.
• Present recruitment performance data, metrics, and insights within their assigned function or business area.
• Implement lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with business goals.
Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
• Stay abreast of industry trends and labor market dynamics.
• Share insights and recommendations with clients and internal teams.
• Attend industry events to promote employer brand and expand talent networks.
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting for engineering and corporate position
- Strong strategic sourcing capabilities
- Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including consulting with hiring leaders and delivering recruitment solutions in a client-facing role.
- Ability and willingness to work onsite at the client location in Chicago, IL
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Organization: Talent Solutions RPO
Salary: $50.00/hr.
Incentive (if applicable): Not Incentive Eligible
Benefits: ManpowerGroup offers a comprehensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Life insurance and Disability for Staff and Consultants, as well as 401K.
ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.
A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.
Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact rpotalentacquisition@manpowergroup.com for assistance.