Shiftgig, one of Chicago’s hottest startups, is seeking a well-networked and well-liked Tech Recruiter to continue growing our impressive Technology team. We are building elegant and smart products that are changing the way people in service industries find work. We are connecting millions of people with millions of shifts.

With over 1,000,000 registered members and 22,000 businesses, Shiftgig has become the largest online destination for the restaurant, nightlife, hotel and retail industries. We are in a great River North location.

Responsibilities

·  Proactively identify new avenues for attracting talent and growing our candidate pools

·  Source candidates via local community outreach and serious networking.

·  Solicit and pursues referrals from business networks and/or internal referrals

·  Build and deploy effective recruitment marketing campaigns specific to the job opening

·  Screen and ascertain the competence of candidates against a technical job description

·   Work with hiring managers to understand technical and cultural fit for each role.

·   Report on candidate pipelines

·   Assist with other searches in all functional areas of the company when needed.

·   Actively maintain a network of candidates for future requirements.

Experience and Attributes

·   Minimum of two (2) years of technology recruiting in a fast paced environment

·   BA/BS Degree

·   Technical sourcing/recruitment experience in a corporate setting preferred

·   Competitive, energetic and motivated

·   Strong understanding of the Chicago technology labor market and startup landscape.

·   Sales mentality

·   Opportunistic, innovative and creative – entrepreneurial mindset with can-do attitude

·   Focused with keen ability and drive to execute in a fast-paced, ever changing    environment

·   Strong business acumen