Contract Recruiter Jobs in Illinois
Contract Recruiter jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Schaumburg, and Naperville, where companies like Abbott Laboratories, Aon, and Walgreens Boots Alliance maintain large talent acquisition teams and regularly bring on contract support. Demand is strongest in tech, healthcare, and financial services recruiting, with roles ranging from coordinator-level sourcing to senior full-cycle positions managing complex requisition loads. Illinois is among the most active contract recruiting markets in the Midwest, driven by a dense headquarters economy and consistent project-based hiring across professional services firms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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See related jobsVortex 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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract recruiter jobs across Illinois.
- At least two years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment
- Demonstrated ability to source and screen candidates using applicant tracking systems
- Experience recruiting for technical, healthcare, or financial services roles in Illinois
- Strong familiarity with behavioral interviewing techniques and structured hiring processes
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously with minimal oversight
- Proficiency with Boolean search and sourcing tools to build qualified candidate pipelines
Contract Recruiter Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract recruiter in Illinois?
Contract recruiting in Illinois does not require a state-issued license or registration, so entry is based on experience and credentials rather than a board exam. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, though equivalent recruiting experience is widely accepted. Earning a credential such as the Professional in Human Resources designation strengthens a candidate's profile and is widely recognized by Illinois corporate hiring teams.
How much do contract recruiters make in Illinois?
Contract recruiters in Illinois earn a median of about $76,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,980 for the lowest 10% to over $123,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire contract recruiters in Illinois?
Illinois contract recruiter roles are posted by Salesforce, AMS, and Abbott and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large healthcare systems means contract recruiting demand is steady year-round rather than limited to seasonal surges.
Which Illinois cities have the most contract recruiter jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Abbott Park account for the largest share of contract recruiter openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of postings given its density of corporate headquarters in financial services, professional services, and technology, while Schaumburg and Naperville generate consistent demand through the large suburban campuses of healthcare and manufacturing employers anchored in those corridors.
Are there remote contract recruiter jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of contract recruiter openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Phone screens, virtual interviews, and applicant tracking system management can all be handled off-site, making fully remote arrangements common for sourcing-focused and full-cycle roles alike.
How can I get hired as a contract recruiter in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a recruiting coordinator or HR assistant role at one of Illinois's large corporate employers, where hands-on exposure to requisition management and candidate screening builds a foundation quickly. Firms in Chicago's professional services sector and large health systems such as Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center regularly hire coordinators who move into recruiting roles. Completing a Professional in Human Resources course and volunteering to support a campus recruiting program at an Illinois university also signals readiness to hiring managers evaluating candidates without agency experience.
Where can I find and apply to contract recruiter jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to contract recruiter jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly through the listings on this page.
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