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WESCO International

Contract Recruiter

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Hybrid
Glenview, IL, USA
Junior
Hybrid
Glenview, IL, USA
Junior
The Contract Recruiter will manage full life cycle recruitment, design strategies for talent acquisition, and ensure a diverse workforce. Responsibilities include candidate sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating with hiring managers.
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The Wesco Talent Acquisition team is growing!  We’re seeking a Contract Recruiter for an assignment of up to six months who has a passion for identifying great talent, delighting our hiring managers, and delivering an excellent candidate experience.  Be a part of a team committed to continuous improvement, efficiency and innovation.  We bring over 3000 new hires to the organization each year.  These hires are critical to our mission at Wesco where we build, connect, power and protect the world.  We invite you to join us on our journey to be the best tech-enabled supply chain solutions provider in the world.

As a Contract Recruiter at Wesco, you will partner with our leaders, hiring managers and HR partners to understand business needs and manage the full life cycle recruitment process, as well as design and implement recruiting strategies to build pipelines of talent.

Responsibilities:

  • Determines appropriate sourcing strategy for positions to be filled.
  • Meets regularly with hiring managers to calibrate expectations for hiring process.
  • Ensures candidate has fulfilled all requirements in applicant tracking system.
  • Interviews candidates and presents qualified prescreened candidates to hiring manager.
  • Dispositions candidates at appropriate time during hiring process.
  • Follows steps as defined by hiring process.
  • Emphasizes importance of recruiting diverse workforce by presenting diverse slate of candidates.
  • Accepts personal responsibility for perpetuating WESCO's reputation as "The Employer of Choice".

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors' Degree required; AIRS Certification preferred.
  • 2 years required experience in recruiting and staffing.
  • 2 years required working knowledge of applicant tracking system(s).
  • 2 years required understanding of recruiting policies and practices and employment law.
  • 2 years required project management.
  • 2 years preferred working knowledge of social media relative to the recruiting of candidates.
  • 1 year preferred experience in similar industry.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
  • Ability to conduct behavioral interviews to assess candidate capability.
  • Ability to execute daily tasks with limited supervision.
  • Ability to learn software packages, including applicant tracking.
  • Must be flexible, adaptable and well organized.
  • Ability to analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
About the TeamAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.  ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!​

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. 

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

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