Echo Global Logistics
We move freight from point A to point B anywhere across the globe.
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Technology Recruiter

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Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
Position Overview:
This is a high profile role in which you will be responsible for the acquisition of new technology talent into Echo. With the direction of department managers, you will proactively source, screen and procure new hires into various roles, with a heavy emphasis on IT positions. You will be the face of the organization for prospective candidates. The ideal candidate will be a highly aggressive and well networked technology recruiter who has a strong understanding of the Chicago market. This role requires a great deal of outside networking within the IT community and the ability and willingness to directly source candidates.
General Responsibilities:

  • Develop strong relationship with hiring managers across multiple locations and departments.
  • Proactively source, recruit, manage offer process, and on-board candidates for assigned requisitions.
  • Build and maintain network of potential candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship management; demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences.
  • Utilize internal and external sources to develop competitive intelligence (sourcing methods, hiring practices, salary information, etc.); share intelligence with business partners and leverage that information to develop candidate pipelines.


  • Communicate recruiting successes and challenges regularly. Report on individual recruiting stats against company hiring needs.
  • Continue to develop and promote the Echo employment brand and value proposition.


What We Look For

  • BA/BS Degree in business, information technology or related field


  • 1-2 years of IT recruiting experience
  • Highly professional demeanor
  • Outgoing personality with the ability to interact at all levels
  • Strong business acumen
  • Innate instincts in assessing people's character and skills


  • Proven "take charge" performer who is successful at multi-tasking
  • Impeccable communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be extremely resourceful and opportunistic
  • Self-managed and motivated
  • Enjoys and thrives in fast-paced, fluid work environment


  • Ability to follow through with tasks to their completion
  • Very organized and detail-oriented


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
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What are Echo Global Logistics Perks + Benefits

Echo Global Logistics Benefits Overview

401k with company matching
Medical insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account
Parental leave
Paid time off
Commuter benefits
Employee training programs
Volunteer time off
Pet insurance
Peloton discounts
Employee assistance program
Business resource groups
Diversity, equity and inclusion program

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Chase Corporate Challenge, Chicago Cares
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Echo has it's own Softball league in the spring/summer!
Fitness stipend
Gympass!
Onsite gym
River North Gym is in the building
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

Additional Perks + Benefits

Echo employees are a driven group of professionals who keep goods moving, one shipment at a time. We recognize each employee’s entrepreneurial spirit with a suite of benefits that enable employees to bring their best to work. Whether it's running at the gym, connecting with your colleagues at happy hour, or spending time with your family, we want to make sure employees are satisfied with their Echo lifestyle.

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