Contract Recruiter - Fully Remote

Vortex is the leader in Doors/Security Products, Storefront Glass/Glazing, Access Controls and Material Handling Equipment for Commercial, Industrial and Retail Facilities. These products and services are in high demand for all private and public business sectors from Fortune 500 companies to small and emerging businesses. Our diverse list of products and services allows variety and different challenges every day at Customer's sites while providing solutions to keep them safe and efficient.

Due to our continued expansion and growth, we now have an opportunity for a full-time Contract Recruiter for a three-month assignment, fully remote in Chicago, IL.

Vortex Industries is searching for a dynamic candidate with recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees. The successful recruiter will collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Leader and Hiring Managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs and help build the top of the funnel with candidates for a variety of roles. The candidate should also be able to attract candidates using various sources, like social media networks and employee referrals. Our ideal candidate holds an HR background combined with work experience in screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates. Ultimately, the responsibilities of the Recruiter are to ensure our company attracts, hires, and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.

• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases and social media
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates
• Assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Promote company's brand

Requirements and skills

• Shift 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
• Position requires you to be fully remote 
• Proven work experience as a Recruiter
• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and Paylocity a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Contract assignment for 3 months 

• Competitive hourly salary based on experience.