Hr Recruiter; Ops

We will be accepting applications from August 18-28, 2026. Interviews will begin after the application period closes, allowing us time to review all submissions and ensure each candidate receives full consideration.

CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 450 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 160 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive.

Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most.

By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!

The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, engage, and hire qualified candidates who align with the organization's mission, values, and culture. This position partners with hiring managers and agency leadership to identify staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

The Recruiter plays a critical role in supporting workforce sustainability by building talent pipelines, strengthening employment branding efforts, and helping the organization meet current and future staffing needs.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and facilitating pre-employment processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct phone screens and preliminary candidate assessments.
• Maintain candidate pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions.
• Track and monitor recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, applicant flow, and vacancy rates.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract diverse, qualified candidates.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, workforce development agencies, community organizations, and professional associations.
• Attend career fairs, networking events, and recruitment activities representing the organization.
• Utilize job boards, social media platforms, employee referrals, and community partnerships to expand candidate pools.
• Plan, coordinate, and host internal career fairs, hiring events, and recruitment open houses to support workforce needs across the organization.
• Consult with managers regarding staffing trends, recruitment challenges, and labor market conditions.
• Assist with workforce planning initiatives and succession planning efforts.
• Collaborate with HR team members,…