Mid Level Contract Recruiter Jobs
Mid level contract recruiter jobs go to recruiters ready to own full-cycle requisitions end to end, guide junior team members, and drive hiring decisions with limited oversight. Openings are 89% remote or hybrid, concentrated across Technology & Software, Human Resources, and Electronics & Hardware, with Anduril, Korn Ferry, and Salesforce hiring at this level now.
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Recruiter (Contract, Hybrid-Alsip, IL)
29189
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 17,000 colleagues globally serve clients from more than 130 offices across the globe. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Total Rewards
Korn Ferry is seeking a Contract Recruiter (hybrid) to support our RPO client with high-volume recruiting in Alsip, IL. This contract opportunity is expected to continue through July 2028.
The expected compensation range is $33.65/hr. to $39.42/hr.
As a member of Korn Ferry, the Recruiter will build and extend client relationships through excellence in recruitment process delivery including sourcing, screening, assessing, and marketing candidates to clients. This role focuses on high-touch candidate relationship management as well as customer focus and responsiveness in client facing activities. The Recruiter is the subject matter expert around applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing methodologies, and recruitment process effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works closely with Business Partners to align sourcing activities to workforce plans and understands recruitment needs
- Identifies the channels and strategy to source candidates matching client requirements
- Defines, designs, and helps implement the sourcing strategy for building talent pools of specific candidate profiles
- Ensures the development and optimization of broad range sourcing channels that will improve the quantity and quality of the client talent pools
- Measures and monitors the effectiveness of the strategic sourcing framework against predefined outcomes
- Assists clients to clearly define and develop a compelling employee value proposition and incorporate this into the sourcing strategy framework
- Sources, secures, and leverages relevant media and communication channels
- Ensures effective candidate relationship management strategies are developed and utilized by the sourcing team to build strong relationships with the passive candidate community
- Defines and leads the framework for client sourcing strategies: gathering competitive intelligence, developing targeted sourcing environments, conducting research into competing companies and creates talent maps
- Partners with the recruiters and team members to generate ideas and share information to facilitate effective searches
- Provides responsive and proactive customer service via telephone, e-mail, etc.
- Provides support, advice, and coaching to team members.
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of full cycle, client-facing high volume recruitment experience
- 3+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include market mapping, recruitment strategies, and Boolean searches
- Demonstrated experience building and nurturing community partnerships with local organizations, workforce development programs, educational institutions, and professional networks to create sustainable talent pipelines
- 3+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience
- 3+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
- 3+ years of experience conducting competency/behavioral based interviews
- High School Diploma. 4-year degree preferred
33.65 USD - 39.42
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.
Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.
Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Recruiter (Contract, Hybrid-Alsip, IL)
29189
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 17,000 colleagues globally serve clients from more than 130 offices across the globe. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Total Rewards
Korn Ferry is seeking a Contract Recruiter (hybrid) to support our RPO client with high-volume recruiting in Alsip, IL. This contract opportunity is expected to continue through July 2028.
The expected compensation range is $33.65/hr. to $39.42/hr.
As a member of Korn Ferry, the Recruiter will build and extend client relationships through excellence in recruitment process delivery including sourcing, screening, assessing, and marketing candidates to clients. This role focuses on high-touch candidate relationship management as well as customer focus and responsiveness in client facing activities. The Recruiter is the subject matter expert around applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing methodologies, and recruitment process effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works closely with Business Partners to align sourcing activities to workforce plans and understands recruitment needs
- Identifies the channels and strategy to source candidates matching client requirements
- Defines, designs, and helps implement the sourcing strategy for building talent pools of specific candidate profiles
- Ensures the development and optimization of broad range sourcing channels that will improve the quantity and quality of the client talent pools
- Measures and monitors the effectiveness of the strategic sourcing framework against predefined outcomes
- Assists clients to clearly define and develop a compelling employee value proposition and incorporate this into the sourcing strategy framework
- Sources, secures, and leverages relevant media and communication channels
- Ensures effective candidate relationship management strategies are developed and utilized by the sourcing team to build strong relationships with the passive candidate community
- Defines and leads the framework for client sourcing strategies: gathering competitive intelligence, developing targeted sourcing environments, conducting research into competing companies and creates talent maps
- Partners with the recruiters and team members to generate ideas and share information to facilitate effective searches
- Provides responsive and proactive customer service via telephone, e-mail, etc.
- Provides support, advice, and coaching to team members.
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of full cycle, client-facing high volume recruitment experience
- 3+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include market mapping, recruitment strategies, and Boolean searches
- Demonstrated experience building and nurturing community partnerships with local organizations, workforce development programs, educational institutions, and professional networks to create sustainable talent pipelines
- 3+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience
- 3+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
- 3+ years of experience conducting competency/behavioral based interviews
- High School Diploma. 4-year degree preferred
33.65 USD - 39.42
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.
Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.
Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Mid Level Contract Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level contract recruiter job?
Lead with evidence of ownership: full-cycle recruiting you ran independently, requisition loads you managed, and hiring outcomes you influenced. Tailor your resume to show depth in sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, and stakeholder communication. Highlight any specialization, such as a particular function or industry you recruit for consistently, because mid level roles reward recruiters who have developed a repeatable, defensible approach to filling roles.
Which companies hire mid level contract recruiters?
Companies hiring mid level contract recruiters right now include Anduril, Korn Ferry, and Salesforce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from organizations scaling their talent functions, managing high-volume pipelines, or backfilling experienced recruiters on project-based contracts.
Are there remote mid level contract recruiter jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid arrangements are common at this experience level. About 89% of mid level contract recruiter openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed recruiting work has become across industries. On-site roles exist mainly for companies where close coordination with hiring managers or HR teams is operationally important.
How do I move up to a mid level contract recruiter role?
Moving into a mid level contract recruiter role comes from building demonstrated ownership over time: graduating from assisted work to running requisitions independently, developing a sourcing approach that works consistently, and accumulating measurable results like offer acceptance rates or time-to-fill improvements. Taking on harder roles, supporting junior colleagues, and earning trust from hiring managers builds the foundation employers look for when hiring at this level.
Which industries hire the most mid level contract recruiters?
Mid Level contract recruiter roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Human Resources, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run ongoing or cyclical hiring at scale, which creates sustained demand for experienced contract recruiters who can operate independently without a long ramp-up period.