Sick of that one person who always wins your office March Madness bracket? Need a change of scenery? Looking for a next step in your career? We've rounded up some of the hottest companies hiring this month. Check them out and give your career that extra boost.
Codifyd provides cloud-based software and technology services for e-commerce businesses that help to streamline the process of sourcing products, adding to and updating inventories. The company also helps to organize and present inventories in ways that increase browsing and conversions.
Who they’re looking for: “Our ideal candidates have great attitudes, are looking to make a difference and want satisfying careers,” said CEO and founder Sanjay Agarwal. "Our people are our strength, we pride ourselves on attracting and mentoring innovative thinkers in an environment where your ideas aren’t just welcome, they’re celebrated.”
Perks: An office with a view of the lake and the river, with access to a free gym and a tenant lounge. They also offer Divvy memberships, weekly happy hours and a casual environment with flexible schedules.
Eved’s online event platform streamlines procurement of goods and vendor services for events, leaving planners with more time to focus on the event experience itself. Its marketplace contains listings from over 4,500 suppliers, with over $300 million in transactions since its founding in 2010.
Who they're looking for: "This is a big year for Eved,” said CEO, founder and product architect Talia Mashiach. “With new funding, a new office, and a robust set of new benefits, we're looking for motivated and tenacious go-getters who relish a challenge and want to take part in an exciting Chicago growth story.”
Perks: Located in the heart of River North, Eved is proud of its welcoming culture and approachable team that celebrates success. With a competitive 401k matching program, a new laptop benefit and a flexible vacation policy, it seeks to keep employees motivated, productive and refreshed.
Based in Arlington Heights, IL, Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software for medium-sized businesses and organizations. Paylocity has also been repeatedly voted among Chicago’s best workplaces and has been on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list every year since 2013.
Who they’re looking for: “If you like to run fast, work hard, and see the results of your work in action, Paylocity might be your next home,” said marketing director Becca Everding. “We look for people who love to learn, help others, and enjoy being part of a small team that has the resources to actually make a difference for our clients.”
Perks: Paylocity’s employees are trusted to work remotely and manage their own schedules. They also work in small, cross-functional and product-oriented teams, where they can embrace the freedom to innovate, voice opinions and share new ideas.
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Morningstar has come a long way since its founding in a one-bedroom Chicago apartment in 1984. With operations in 27 countries, the company does research on over half a million different investment options including mutual funds and stocks, as well as real-time data on millions of equities, futures, commodities, precious metals, indexes and currencies.
Who they’re looking for: Morningstar looks for hard-working, enthusiastic people. In turn, the company offers an environment that fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, offers dynamic career paths, and rewards employees for helping Morningstar thrive.
Perks: The company prides itself on not having any corner offices — or offices at all — at its Chicago headquarters. Employees work together across disciplines and teams and often collaborate with and travel to meet with team members all over the world.
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A collection of engineers and advertising professionals, edo lets companies offer deals and promotions to their customers without having to print and redeem coupons. They do so by tying promotions to mobile devices or directly to the credit or debit cards customers use to make purchases.
Who they’re looking for: “We are working in a fast-paced environment. As such, the ideal candidates are data-oriented and analytical but also passionate about our partners and customers,” said CEO Souheil Badran. “We are transforming shopping and saving through personalization, so candidates who share that vision fit well at edo.”
Perks: edo offers some excellent perks including a fitness reimbursement, a 401(k), disability protection and life insurance, flexible work schedules, beer Fridays and Bow Truss coffee daily.
Thing5 is a high speed Internet and cloud-based voice communications provider for the hospitality industry. Its goal is to bring the industry’s communications solutions into the 21st century, reducing costs and improving the customer’s experience.
Who they’re looking for: The company is currently hiring for a number of positions including VP product manager, development IT director and technical support specialist.
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