Recruitment Consultant Job at Phaidon International (Chicago)

Job Description

Phaidon International is a multi-award-winning talent partner, recognised for service and growth. Backed by private equity, we're now entering our most ambitious chapter yet. We are smart, driven people, with world-class training, and a relentless focus on specialist markets where the demand for great talent never slows down. You'll join one of our six industry-leading brands who operate in some of the most exciting and high-growth industries in the world. Here you'll build deep expertise in your niche to become a true market expert!

Job Responsibility

Business Development
Build relationships with hiring managers and business leaders across Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups
Negotiate agreements, understand talent needs, and become a trusted go-to partner
Candidate Engagement
Headhunt and engage mid-to-senior and executive-level talent within your assigned niche, including building relationships with both active and passive candidates
Use cold calling, messaging, and networking to build rapport, gather market insights, and maintain a strong, specialized candidate pipeline
End to End Process Management
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial introductions and interviews through offer negotiation and post-placement support
Act as the trusted partner for both clients and candidates, ensuring a smooth and successful hiring process
Embrace Technology and Data
Leverage best-in-class tools and data to indentify opportunities, track market trends, and optimize your outreacg
Combine technology with expertise and relationships to deliver results

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Ambition: You want to build something, earn well, and grow fast
Communication: You're confident, clear, and know how to adapt your style
Professionalism: You show up prepared, follow through, and carry yourself with mat
Work ethic: Whether it's sport, part-time work, internships or academics, you've shown what you're made of

What we offer

Base salary + uncapped commission
Merit based career progression - opportunities to step into management or excel as an individual contributor
Training: A training program made for recruiters, by recruiters - paid training, at all levels
Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits and 20+ days of PTO (separate sick time, PTO, and holidays)
Quarterly 'Lunch Clubs' - a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, weekly happy hours, paid company vacations and luxury incentives for top performers
Work in the heart in the Loop
Network with senior clients and candidates
3pm finish on Fridays
gym in the building
discounted pet insurance and a ½ day on your birthday

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