Job Title:  Sr. Staffing Consultant
Duration: 05+ months
Location: Deerfield IL 60015

Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Recruiting Talent Acquisition Specialist for a contract position to join our team, focusing on sourcing, coordinating, and supporting the recruitment of senior-level executives and leadership positions across global markets. This contract role combines strategic sourcing expertise with exceptional coordination skills to ensure a seamless executive hiring process from initial outreach through final placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Sourcing & Research
• Conduct comprehensive global market research to identify and map potential executive candidates across various industries and functional areas
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques including Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, executive databases, and industry networks
•  Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified executive candidates for current and future leadership roles
•  Research target companies, competitors, and industry trends to inform sourcing strategies
•  Create detailed candidate profiles and market intelligence reports
•  Work with senior leaders and hiring managers in the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

Candidate Coordination & Relationship Management

•  Manage all aspects of candidate communication and scheduling throughout the search process across multiple time zones. This includes coordinating candidate interviews for broader TA delivery team
•  Coordinate complex interview schedules involving multiple stakeholders, including C-suite executives and board members
•  Facilitate virtual and in-person interviews, ensuring all technical and logistical requirements are met across different regions
•  Maintain regular touchpoints with candidates to provide updates and gather feedback
•  Serve as primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring exceptional candidate experience
•  Coordinate onsite interviews for candidates interviewing in our Deerfield, IL office.

Search Process Support

•  Partner closely with senior recruiters, TA leadership team and hiring managers to understand executive role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
•  Assist in developing comprehensive search strategies and sourcing plans
•  Support the creation of position specifications and candidate presentation materials
•  Support offer negotiations and executive compensation discussions
•  Coordinate with TA Operations on background verification, and pre-employment screening processes for smooth onboarding coordination

Administrative Excellence

•  Maintain accurate and up-to-date job requisitions and candidate records in applicant tracking systems (ATS)
•  Generate regular pipeline reports and search status updates for stakeholders
•  Coordinate candidate interviews and when applicable onsite visits
•  Manage confidential documents and ensure compliance with global regulations including GDPR and EU Pay Directive

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience
•  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
•  3-5 years of experience in recruiting coordination or talent acquisition
•  Proven track record supporting senior-level recruitment processes
•  Experience with Workday ATS and other recruiting technologies

Core Competencies

•  Exceptional organizational and project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent searches
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience interacting with C-level executives
•  Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques and recruiting tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, etc.)
•  High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
•  Detail-oriented approach with strong follow-through capabilities
•  Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards

Technical Skills

•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
•  Advanced proficiency in Workday ATS platform
•  Familiarity with sourcing tools and databases
•  Knowledge of employment law and recruiting best practices

Preferred Qualifications

•  Previous experience in executive search firm, professional services or corporate executive recruiting
•  Prior global recruiting and coordination experience
•  Experience recruiting executives for private companies and privately-held organizations
•  Industry certifications in talent acquisition or human resources
•  Experience supporting C-suite recruitment
•  Understanding of executive compensation structures including base salary, bonuses, equity, and benefits packages
•  Multilingual capabilities preferred

Contract Details & Compensation

•  Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension
•  Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote with 2-3 days onsite in Deerfield, IL office

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 37.00/hr.