Recruiter

Larko is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our team. As a proudly women-owned firm with more than three decades of recruiting expertise, we’ve built our reputation on strong relationships, thoughtful partnership, and getting to know the people behind the resumes. We’re excited about where we’re headed and are looking for someone who brings experience, curiosity, and a genuine interest in connecting great people with great opportunities.

Recruiting isn’t always easy, and that’s part of what makes it rewarding. We’re looking for someone who can build trust with candidates, navigate challenges, celebrate the wins, and bring a positive, professional approach to work. If you’re confident in your recruiting skills, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in doing things well, we’d love to meet you.

What Larko Offers

• Hybrid role, 2 days per week in office.
• Gorgeous loft office space in the West Loop, steps from Ogilvie and Union Station.
• On-site fitness facility.
• Daily collaboration with senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.

Your Day-to-Day

• Create innovative sourcing plans to identify eligible candidates through a variety of search methods, including social media, networking & referrals, LinkedIn, industry organizations, and other search techniques.
• Maintain and develop candidate relationships for future open positions.
• Screen and interview applicants who have applied to Larko.
• Conduct meaningful behavioral interviews.
• Recruit multiple job openings simultaneously and directly manage candidate communication.
• Attend meetings to understand our clients and their staffing needs.
• Facilitate interview and hiring discussions pre/post interviews.
• Provide professional and expert consultation about the hiring process, market, and feedback.
• Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques, as well as create new ones to be competitive in recruiting practices.
• Negotiate compensation/benefit packages.
• Committed to providing the best candidate experience.
• Meet/exceed weekly quotas.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a professional services setting is highly recommended.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Must have a high attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Proven negotiation and presentation skills.
• Highly proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced industry.

Larko is a women-owned, premier staffing and recruiting firm based in Chicago with a nationwide reach. We specialize in Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Temporary/Project placements across a wide range of roles, including Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chief of Staff, Office Managers, Receptionists, General Office, Event Support, Project Management, and Customer Service.