Tempus
Direct Workday career site

Contract Recruiter - 6 Month Contract

Location
Chicago, IL
Listed
9 days ago

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Tempus is currently looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter to join our fast growing People Operations team for a 6 month contract. This recruiter will focus on supporting our Sales and Customer Success teams and will contribute to our overall recruiting success by assisting in all stages of the hiring process. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, great interpersonal communication and killer organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate regularly to hiring teams and recruiting leads around interview process and updates
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions
  • Source and attract candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, referrals, and direct outreach
  • Screen resumes and conduct initial phone or video interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications and cultural fit
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews with internal teams, ensuring a seamless process for candidates and stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and statuses in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Provide an exceptional candidate experience by communicating clearly and promptly throughout the hiring process
  • Partner with HR and hiring managers to extend offers and assist in the negotiation process
  • Track and report on key recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill and source of hire
  • Contribute to employer branding initiatives by promoting the company's culture, values, and employee value proposition
  • Stay up to date on labor laws, hiring best practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree
  • 2+ years of full cycle, internal recruiting experience
  • Sales recruitment experience preferred
  • Healthcare recruitment experience preferred
  • Experience with Workday ATS preferred
  • Strong track record of sourcing and recruiting in the Healthcare/ Life Sciences market
  • Outstanding organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and diligent task follow-through
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast - paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong communicator and ability to manage up
  • Highly collaborative, with a strong team orientation
  • Proven experience using sourcing tools and systems including ATSs (Workday), social media recruitment tools, and job databases
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal): friendly, tactful, good negotiator, ability to influence others
  • Ability to come into our Chicago office on a Hybrid schedule (3 days per week - T, W, TH) strongly preferred
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Pay and benefits

The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

Read the original posting

From Tempus's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 1, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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