Associate Recruiter I

NextGen and GTA – A Kelly Telecom Company is part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit. We are committed to providing state-of-the-art telecom engineering and deployment solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks. We are a leading provider of comprehensive high-value engineering, technology, and business consulting solutions, and we deliver these through (1) staffing, (2) scope of work, and (3) direct hire services. Our collective purpose is to connect people to work that inspires them so that, together, we can provide customer solutions while advancing our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We take the time to understand our client’s needs and match with our candidate’s experience, skillset, interests, and career aspirations to connect them with meaningful opportunities that achieve their short and long-term goals.

We are searching for a team of Associate Recruiters to join us in Chicago, IL!

The position will be in office 5 days/week for training, then hybrid (3 days/week in office) after the training period. The goal for this team is to learn recruiting and transition from Associate Recruiter I, to Associate Recruiter II, and finally to a remote Technical Recruiter after meeting performance goals.

Target start date for this class of recruiters is May 12th, 2025.

Interview Process for this role is as follows:

1. Prescreen with TA (30-minute phone call)

2. Interview with Recruiting Manager (45-minute video interview)

3. Recruiting Personality Test

4. Final Panel Presentation - In-Person in the Chicago Office the week of 4/21/2025

• Attract, source, and conduct in-depth screenings to assess potential candidates for the level of interest, technical skills match, qualifications, and compensation expectations
• Use sourcing techniques in identifying talent for a variety of different level positions
• Coordinate phone and video interviews
• Responsible for offer negotiations and talent assessments
• Network and maintain relationships with key talent for short and/or long-term opportunities
• Stay current on market trends, competitors within our industry and innovative sourcing strategies
• Attend local contractor care events
• Manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Be able to create unique Boolean search strings
• Work closely and collaboratively within a team 

• High School Diploma/GED is required; Associates Degree or higher is preferred.
• At least 1 year of business experience, preferably in a sales or metric-driven role
• A strong “people person” who is energized by building relationships
• Passionate and hungry to make a big impact
• Competitive and resilient
• Highly resourceful with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proactive - taking initiative and follow through is a must
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to maintain accountability for processes and procedures

• Health & dental and vision benefits
• 3 Weeks’ Vacation + Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Personal Days of Significance 
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Fit-in-Fitness and Gym Reimbursement
• Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi Reimbursement
• Company provided laptop & equipment
• Employee Discount Programs
• Volunteer Hours
• Local Lunches, Happy Hours, and Contractor Care Events
• Commuter Benefit via WageWorks

NextGen and GTA - A Kelly Telecom Company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.