SR Recruiter
TR/079383
Posted: 02/10/2025
- $49 per hour
- United States, Illinois, Lake Bluff
- Contract
SR Recruiter
Location: Lake County, IL- 100% Remote available (occasional onsite presence preferred)
Contract Length: 3–4 months
Start Date: Early November (October start possible, pending clearance)
Pay Rate: $49/HR
About the Role
Orion Groups pharmaceutical client in North Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Recruiter to support the Operations division, specifically within PDS&T (Product Development, Science and Technology). This position plays a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support critical scientific and operational needs.
The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to serve as a trusted strategic partner to hiring managers and business leaders. A baseline understanding of scientific terminology (e.g., related to lab and principal research scientists) is helpful for success in this position.
Responsibilities
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Location: Lake County, IL- 100% Remote available (occasional onsite presence preferred)
Contract Length: 3–4 months
Start Date: Early November (October start possible, pending clearance)
Pay Rate: $49/HR
About the Role
Orion Groups pharmaceutical client in North Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Recruiter to support the Operations division, specifically within PDS&T (Product Development, Science and Technology). This position plays a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support critical scientific and operational needs.
The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to serve as a trusted strategic partner to hiring managers and business leaders. A baseline understanding of scientific terminology (e.g., related to lab and principal research scientists) is helpful for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts for Operations/PDS&T roles.
- Partner with hiring leaders and HR to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
- Build and maintain qualified talent pipelines for current and future needs.
- Manage requisitions, update applicant tracking systems (Taleo), and achieve recruiting metrics.
- Conduct pre-screening, interviews, and candidate management throughout the hiring process.
- Prepare and approve offer packages; provide equity and market competitiveness insights.
- Ensure compliance with state/federal employment laws and company policies.
- Communicate market trends, analytics, and talent insights to leaders.
- Establish strong business partnerships with hiring managers and serve as a strategic talent advisor.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3–5+ years of recruitment experience in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Demonstrated proactive sourcing and recruiting skills.
- Strong business presence with ability to influence and instill confidence in stakeholders.
- Prior healthcare/pharmaceutical industry recruitment experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with SmartRecruiters and/or Workday ATS preferred.
- Proactive Communication – effectively engage with candidates, hiring leaders, and HR.
- Attention to Detail – manage multiple roles, candidates, and compliance requirements accurately.
- Strategic Talent Advisory – anticipate future talent needs and provide recommendations.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Danielle StGeorge
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