Fehr Graham, a Midwest-based engineering and environmental firm, is seeking a Recruiter to lead full lifecycle hiring. The role is onsite in Aurora, Illinois and offers a salary range of USD 80,000 to 90,000 per year. You will partner with hiring managers to fill internships through mid-level roles and actively source top talent to fuel growth.
Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy that covers sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Talent Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, applying your expertise to attract the right talent for the organization.
- Partnership & Collaboration: Work with internal departments and hiring managers to assess needs, build strong relationships, and share talent across teams.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Create recruitment strategies that support DEI goals and advance diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- Sourcing & Networking: Use a range of tools, including ATS/CRM systems, social media, LinkedIn, and professional networks, to source qualified candidates.
- Offer Negotiation: Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and finalize job offers.
- Cultural Advocacy: Promote Fehr Graham’s mission, vision, and People First culture across recruiting activities, championing employee well-being.
Requirements
- 3-6 years of corporate or agency recruiting; engineering recruitment experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Proven full lifecycle recruiting experience across various roles; A/E/C industry experience is a plus.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and occasional travel.
Technologies
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- CRM systems
- LinkedIn
- Social media
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit-sharing bonus plan
- Paid time off
- An awesome work environment
Description
As a Recruiter at Fehr Graham, you will be instrumental to our growth, supporting recruitment across the firm. In this full lifecycle role, you will manage all aspects of the recruitment process from intake calls to offer negotiation. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers to fill roles at multiple levels, including interns, entry-level, and mid-level positions, and you will play a key role in sourcing and securing top talent to fuel continued expansion.
Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1: Applied
- Stage 2: Initial Screening
- Stage 3: 1st Interview
- Stage 4: Offer
- Stage 5: Hired
About Fehr Graham
Fehr Graham provides engineering, environmental, and funding solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government clients. With Midwest offices in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, Fehr Graham is recognized as an Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm and a Zweig Group Hot Firm. For more information, visit fehrgraham.com.
What You’ll Get
You will find opportunities for professional growth within a forward-looking firm that began in 1973. Fehr Graham emphasizes a people-first culture and ongoing development for its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
