Human resources

Recruiter

RECRUITER.

rockford, illinois

Posted 1 day ago

Closes 10/9/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$45,000 - $60,000 per year

Permanent

Various Shifts Available

Industry

human resources (Management Occupations)

Reference number

S_180223 Are you a relationship-driven professional looking to make a real impact? Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is hiring a Recruiter to join our established team in Rockford, IL! You will source, evaluate, and onboard top talent for local client partners while creating customized recruiting strategies across various industries.

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Role Highlights Compensation:

$45,000 - $60,000/yr.

Benefits:

Full Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSAs, 401(k) + company contribution, Parental Leave, generous PTO, and Summer Fridays!

Shift/schedule:

First Shift / Standard Business Hours (Primarily in-office with up to 2 remote days per month)

Employment type: Direct Hire (DH)

Perks:

Collaborate with a tenured, high-performing team with a 35+ year legacy in the local market. What You'll Do Source, interview, and evaluate candidates for diverse roles across multiple industries.

Partner with clients to establish talent objectives, write job postings, and develop recruitment plans.

Build active candidate pipelines using internal databases, job boards, social media, and community outreach.

Guide candidates through client interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding with ongoing coaching.

Manage background checks, employment verifications, skills assessments, and ATS record-keeping.

Support working employees on assignment with regular check-ins and performance management.

Represent Spherion at local hiring fairs, community networking events, and workforce development functions.

What You'll Bring Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience); prior recruiting or business development background is a plus, but not required!

Interpersonal Skills:

Exceptional written/verbal communication with a strong ability to build trust with candidates and clients.

Organization & Tech:

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and quick to learn new recruiting tools and software.

Attributes:

Proactive, curious, target-driven, and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Please apply to the Recruiter opportunity for consideration #SPH1005 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

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