
Early Career Talent Recruiter
Chicago, IL · HybridFull-time$57–83K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Early Career Talent Recruiter to recruit interns and entry-level candidates. The role includes full-cycle recruiting, candidate screening and management, university relationship-building, and coordinating campus events. The position follows a hybrid schedule with three office days per week. The required background includes a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least one year of recruiting experience; experience with Workday and sourcing tools is valued but not required.
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Responsibilities
At Sargent & Lundy, our people are our most important resource. We’re looking for a highly skilled Early Career Talent Recruiter to join our team and help us find exceptional new graduates and interns. The ideal candidate will have experience in campus recruitment or human resources, with a focus on coordinating campus events and hiring entry-level talent. We’re seeking someone passionate about discovering untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping individuals start successful careers. In this role, you will join a talented team of collaborative Human Resources professionals dedicated to improving the employee experience at Sargent & Lundy.
Responsibilities will likely include, but not be limited to the following:
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Conduct interviews and full-cycle recruitment for intern and entry-level positions, applying relevant functional knowledge and a fair, consistent approach to assess candidates’ skills and potential.
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Write and post job descriptions on relevant platforms, focusing on entry-level positions and internships.
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Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospect for new talent.
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Screen resumes and CVs, and manage job candidates throughout the hiring process, from interview preparation to final-offer negotiation.
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Develop relationships with university career centers and faculty to build awareness of our hiring needs and job specifications.
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Participate in and coordinate campus recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus interviews.
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with 3 office days per week and the remainder remote/virtual.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Required skills and experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management with a major/concentration in Human Resources or a related field.
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1 or more years of experience as a recruiter.
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Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
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Strong commitment to internal and external customer service.
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Willingness to travel and work occasional overtime.
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Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person).
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Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced recruiting environment.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
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Experience at a consulting, professional services, or architecture / engineering firm, or staffing firm.
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Experience working with Workday.
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Familiarity with internet sourcing skills, such as Boolean search, and experience with some of the following: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or other job boards.
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HR Certifications.
Technology & Innovation
Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
About Sargent & Lundy
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
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Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
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Life & Accident Insurance
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Disability Coverage
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Back-Up Daycare
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FSA & HSA
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401(k)
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Pre-Tax Commuter Account
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Merit Scholarship Program
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Employee Discount Program
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Corporate Charitable Giving Program
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Tuition Assistance
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First Professional Licensure Bonus
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Employee Referral Bonus
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Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
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Paid Vacation
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Parental Leave
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Paid Bereavement Leave
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Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$56,943 - $83,350
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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CityChicago
StateIL
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestOther Professionals
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2026-28411
Business GroupFinancial Group
DepartmentHuman Resources
How this job compares
Set against the 2,604 open Recruiter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$57–83K/yr
- Illinois median$65–84K/yr45 salary ranges
- US median$80–114K/yr1,358 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $70K, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($70K) — in the middle half of Recruiter salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 70 open Recruiter jobs in Illinois and 2,604 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Recruiter postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 1,776 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 309 of the 2,604 open Recruiter jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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