Career Planner

Job Position:
Career Planner

Location:

McHenry, IL 60050

Pay Rate: $40,000 to $48,000/yr BOE

Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Description:

We are immediately hiring a dedicated and detail-oriented career planner to join our team in Harvard, IL. This role focuses on recruiting, screening, and placing candidates in well-matched employment opportunities while building strong relationships with local businesses. The ideal candidate will have experience in talent acquisition, excellent communication skills, and a passion for connecting individuals with the right job opportunities.

This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for growth in a dynamic and supportive work environment.

• Partner with hiring managers to anticipate and plan staffing needs.
• Source candidates through cold calling, social media, referrals, career fairs, and networking.
• Create and maintain job postings and determine the best advertising methods.
• Pre-screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure job fit.
• Provide candidates with job details, including employment length, schedules, benefits, and expectations.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, colleges, and recruitment vendors.
• Handle administrative tasks such as file management, maintaining databases, and processing applications.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 1–2 years of related experience in recruiting or staffing.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR software.
• Hands-on experience with interviewing, candidate assessments, and reference checks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills are a plus, but not required.

DH0013 / SUS – Harvard