Express Employment

Contract Recruiting Coordinator - Belvidere

Company:

Express Employment

Location:

Belvidere, IL, 61008

Payment:

$22 - $25

Payment Interval:

Hour

Schedule:

Full

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Located in Belvidere, IL

Salary: $22.00 -$25.00/ hour

We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-service focused Recruiting Coordinator to join our HR team in Belvidere. You'll support full-cycle recruiting operations, manage interview scheduling, maintain applicant tracking systems, coordinate communication with candidates and hiring managers, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interview Scheduling & Coordination

    • Schedule and manage complex interviews (phone, virtual, onsite) for technical and manufacturing roles.
    • Coordinate calendars among candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview panels.
  • Candidate Experience Management

    • Serve as the main point of contact for candidates during interview process.
    • Provide timely updates, address candidate inquiries, and maintain a professional, positive impression.
  • Recruiting Operations Support

    • Manage candidate tracking in ATS (e.g., Day Force or similar), ensuring accurate data and record-keeping.
    • Monitor pre-employment steps including background checks, drug screens, and verification forms.
    • Prepare candidate packets, interview materials, and recruiting documentation for internal HR use.
  • Communication & Relationship Building

    • Communicate with hiring managers and HR leadership regarding candidate status, scheduling conflicts, and process improvements.
  • Administrative & Process Coordination

    • Maintain recruiting calendars, trackers, and candidate status dashboards.
    • Assist with ad hoc tasks including job posting updates, recruitment analytics, and onboarding scheduling.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in a recruiting coordination, HR administrative, or -talent acquisition support role.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools-especially Outlook (calendar scheduling), Excel, and Teams.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); Day Force experience is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; ability to handle scheduling across multiple stakeholders.
  • High level of attention to detail with candidate data and confidentiality protocols.
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools and remote interviewing platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to recruiting for manufacturing or technical roles.
  • Knowledge of pre-employment background check vendors.
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Develop recruiting skills supporting high-volume and precision-critical hiring.
  • Collaborate within a structured HR team committed to quality and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits in a stable manufacturing setting.

Apply now if you're a proactive, personable, and precise recruiting professional ready to support talent acquisition operations in Belvidere, IL.

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Express Office: DeKalb

1812 Sycamore Road

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DeKalb, IL 60115