Contract Recruiter

Tempus is hiring an experienced Contract Recruiter for a 6-month contract supporting the Sales and Customer Success teams. This hybrid role (Chicago-based) gives you ownership across the hiring lifecycle while partnering closely with hiring managers and recruiting leads within People Operations.

You’ll help drive recruiting success by sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, maintaining clear communication throughout the process, and tracking key recruiting performance. You’ll also contribute to employer branding by sharing the company’s culture, values, and employee value proposition.

What you’ll do

• Communicate regularly with hiring teams and recruiting leads on interview process updates
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop job descriptions
• Source and attract candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, and direct outreach
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone or video interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit
• Coordinate and schedule interviews to keep the experience smooth for candidates and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate candidate records and statuses in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience through clear, timely communication
• Work with HR and hiring managers to extend offers and assist with negotiation
• Track and report recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and source of hire
• Support employer branding efforts by promoting Tempus culture, values, and employee value proposition
• Stay current on labor laws, hiring best practices, and DEI strategies

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of full cycle, internal recruiting experience
• Sales recruitment experience preferred; healthcare recruitment experience preferred
• Preferred: experience with Workday ATS
• Strong track record sourcing and recruiting in the Healthcare / Life Sciences market
• Outstanding organization with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with ability to manage up
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Experience using sourcing tools and systems, including ATSs (Workday), social media recruitment tools, and job databases
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including tact and influence
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Chicago (3 days per week: T, W, TH) strongly preferred

Role details

• Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)
• Job type: Contract
• Contract length: 6 month contract
• Technologies: Workday, Applicant Tracking System (ATS)