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IFS
Itasca, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000 employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a
global, diverse environment;
you will be joining a
winning team
with a
commitment to sustainability;
and a company where we get things done so that you can
make a positive impact
on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can
#MakeYourMoment
so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description
This role is for temporary maternity leave coverage.

As a key member of our Talent Acquisition team, you will be responsible for delivering full cycle recruiting for cross functional teams across the Americas. You will focus on partnering with hiring managers and HR to define recruitment strategy as well as sourcing and engaging candidates for core and key roles within IFS across the businesses.

To be successful in this role you should be able to talk about business strategy and articulate career opportunities. You must be focused on networking closely within the industry to identify the right talent and companies to target. A key focus will be on talent pipelining to support hiring managers across the region.

Responsibilities

  • Coach and influence hiring managers to define recruitment strategies.
  • Utilizing knowledge of multiple recruiting methodologies and advanced sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates.
  • Mapping technology companies to identifying the top talent from competitors.
  • Partnering with HR and Hiring Managers to fully understand requirements and ensure a full candidate experience
  • Sourcing passive candidates through referrals, networking, internet searches, LinkedIn and other social media databases.
  • Generating qualified candidates through direct sourcing via telephone and email.
  • Effectively assessing talent ensuring cultural & competency fit
  • Maintaining accurate documentation within the company's ATS.

What We're Offering

  • Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually
  • Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401K with Company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Community involvement and volunteering events

Qualifications

  • Bacherlor's degree
  • 2-3 years of experience in a sourcing or direct recruitment capacity, inhouse or agency
  • Significant experience of hands-on talent acquisition across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance and others within a software or technology business.
  • Highly articulate and able to communicate confidently with candidates about our business strategy
  • High degree of personal organization with an eye for detail.
  • Passionate about sourcing and can demonstrate advanced research skills, Boolean, social media and alternative search techniques
  • Comfortable building relationships over the phone and able to engage passive candidates.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000

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