🚀 Recruiter (Bilingual – Spanish) | Contract-to-Hire Location: Chicago, IL Industry: Privately Held Manufacturing Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Experience Level: Entry-Level - Intermediate Join a highly reputable, privately held manufacturing company in Chicago where your talent for building strong teams will shape the workforce of tomorrow. We're seeking a dynamic Bilingual Recruiter (Spanish/English) to lead impactful hiring initiatives and collaborate closely across departments. If you're driven, organized, and passionate about creating opportunity—this role might be the perfect next step in your HR journey. 🧩 What You’ll Be Doing + Lead engaging staffing events, including open house recruiting sessions + Strategically post job openings via internal systems, job boards, social media & community outreach + Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and deliver smart recruiting strategies + Guide managers on employee relations issues, performance management, and coaching practices + Deliver clear communication and education on HR policies and procedures + Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, turnover trends) to measure success + Conduct exit interviews and support documentation for onboarding and separations + Organize records and maintain compliance with food safety and labor laws + Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines with confidence ✅ What You Bring + Associate’s Degree (required) + 3+ years’ full-cycle recruiting experience + Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (highly preferred) + Bilingual in Spanish/English (highly preferred) + Hands-on expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) 💡 Bonus Skills + Proficiency in CareerBuilder or similar job platforms + A proactive approach to candidate screening and onboarding + Enthusiasm for talent acquisition and workforce development If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy helping others grow professionally, we want to hear from you! 💬 Apply today and be part of a company that values its people, fosters innovation, and builds careers from the inside out. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.