Are you passionate about shaping the future of a growing organization? As a Recruiter at Aspire, you’ll play a key role in the recruitment process, ensuring smooth onboarding experiences and providing essential support to new hires. Working directly with the Vice President of People, you will be at the forefront of managing the pre-employment process, from background checks to fingerprinting. This dynamic role also serves as a primary resource for Aspire team members, guiding them through the learning management system, HR inquiries, and new hire status updates. If you’re a detail-oriented and proactive professional ready to make an impact, this is your chance to join a team that values growth, efficiency, and exceptional service. 

Position Summary:

The Part -Time Recruiter (20-30 hr/wk) is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring talent and working closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs to develop effective recruiting strategies. The position will identify and engage top candidates who fit the company culture and meet the qualifications for various positions. This position also attends job fairs, connects with local colleges for talent and generates regular reports to assess sourcing strategy success and other key recruitment performance metrics. This is a hybrid role.

Position Responsibilities:

The following represents the primary position responsibilities, but other related duties may be assigned to meet the organization's needs.

Recruitment Support

• Source talent through job boards (Indeed, Job Target, Handshake, LinkedIn).

• Screen candidates for DSP positions through various methods.

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.

• Develop recruiting relationships with local colleges to advertise job openings and

engage students through presentations.

• Accurately track recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system.

• Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in

recruitment.

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with Federal, State, and local laws, DOL regulations and organizational policies and procedures that govern the employment process.

Job Fairs

• Attend job fairs and recruitment events to attract top talent and build brand awareness.

• In partnership with the HR Specialist – Team Member Support, coordinate logistics,

including booth setup, materials, and staffing for job fair events.

Reporting

• Identify  and track recruitment metrics that have the greatest impact on sourcing, selecting, and

retaining talent.

• Generate recruitment data through regular reporting that is included in the quarterly

People Team Dashboard and used to improve outcomes.

Reporting to this Position: None
 

 Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent work experience.

Additional Licensing/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to work autonomously and effectively execute the responsibilities of the position.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to assess and select talent
• Experience with an applicant tracking system and other recruiting tools
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to gain the trust of multiple stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates resiliency and a positive attitude when challenges are encountered.
• Must maintain confidential information
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a recruiting role, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated use of recruiting tools such as social media, job boards, advertising and external sourcing.

Aspire Values (POWER):

P = We believe anything is possible

O = We all own it 

W = We welcome everyone 

E = We evolve and try new things 

R = We build powerful relationships

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Aspire was founded in 1960 and is recognized as a leader in providing bold, pioneering, and uncompromising services to adults with developmental disabilities, their families and the community. In 2019, we joined forces with NorthPointe Resources to be one of the most recognized and respected disability service providers across the Chicago metropolitan area, Lake County (Illinois), and southeastern Wisconsin areas.

Aspire’s priority is keeping our team members and participants healthy and safe. PPE is provided and regular cleaning and disinfecting regiments are followed to maintain a safe work and living environment. Hand sanitizer is available throughout our facilities. 

Aspire is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Aspire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities so that an applicant may complete the essential functions of a position. The essential functions of positions are outlined in a position’s job description. To request an accommodation or if you have a question regarding what the essential functions of a position are please contact the People Team at 708.632.5777.