Recruiter

Overview

Join one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"!

 

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced Business Recruiter to join our Chicago West office. This is an office-based role at 4201 Winfield Road, Suite 600, Warrenville, IL.

 

This role will play a pivotal part in hiring for Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, IT, and Legal positions across the firm. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving the growth of Kimley-Horn by attracting and engaging top-tier talent.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional experience with candidates throughout the full recruiting life cycle, including but not limited to sourcing, cold calling, screening, interviewing, referrals, negotiating, offers, and marketing the firm’s attributes
• Build strong relationships with hiring teams and firmwide partners
• Identify, engage, and build pipelines for both active and passive candidates
• Develop innovative tools and strategies to position Kimley-Horn as a top employer and amplify its reputation as one of the best places to work
• Utilize applicant tracking system, employee referrals, recruitment projects, AI initiatives, process improvements, and sourcing tools
• Champion and promote the Employee Referral Program internally, encouraging participation and engagement across the firm

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience; Professional Services recruiting experience preferred
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively partner with hiring teams across the firm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as previous experience presenting to groups
• Professional presence and charisma, with the ability to create strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and competing demands with a positive proactive approach and sense of urgency
• Tech savvy - leverages technology to work more efficiently
• Strong organizational skills and proven track record of results
• Ability to travel, as needed

 

Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000; Depending on applicable experience.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.