Direct Hire Authorities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Bi-lingual Member Support Representative-French-English

Company: Midtown Athletic Club

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Eager to answer a high volume of calls, emails, and/or tickets daily. Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward members at all times…

PROJECT MANAGER

Company: City of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

The position involves the application and integration of comprehensive project controls to the design and construction process beginning in the project planning…

Customer Service Representative - Durable Medical Equipment

Company: Advance Medical Equipment, Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 27, 2025

Complies with all current government/state regulations and professional standards involving patient care and information intake, as well as all applicable…

Chef/Head Cook - Full Time

Company: Generations at Oakton Arms

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Posted Jul 26, 2025

Coordinate activities for dining rooms and kitchen, such as theatre nights, residents' choice days, outdoor events, holidays and marketing events.

Executive Sous Chef - The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Company: Sage Hospitality

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal,…

Night Shift Hospital Pharmacist Janesville, WI

Company: Soliant

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 26, 2025

Active Wisconsin Pharmacist license or eligibility for Act 10 temporary license. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+…

Sales Associate

Company: The LaSalle Network

Location: Addison, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Follow up on previous sales quotes, new leads, completed purchase orders and sales calls. Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.

Executive Chef - NRO

Company: Amada Restaurants

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts highly preferred. Minimum 3 years culinary leadership experience, preferably in a high profile, culinary driven…

Intermodal Dispatch Data Analyst

Company: Whimsy Inc.

Location: Mount Prospect, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Learn order entry, dispatching, and other functions of the business in order to fill in when needed. In this position you will be the direct point of contact…

General Laborer

Company: Direct Line Communications INC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Use power tools and machinery as needed. Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus. Assist with erecting scaffolding and ladders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Direct Hire Authority roles by seniority?
Junior Talent Acquisition Specialists earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, mid‑level Sourcers typically earn $70,000 to $100,000, and senior recruiters or Hiring Managers can command $100,000 to $150,000. These ranges vary with city, industry, and company size—San Francisco and New York tend to be on the higher end.
What skills and certifications are required for Direct Hire Authority professionals?
Key skills include Boolean search proficiency, data‑driven sourcing, pipeline management, structured interviewing, and offer negotiation. Technical tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, Lever, and Excel for analytics are essential. Certifications that add value are LinkedIn Certified Professional – Recruiter, SHRM‑CP, and Certified Talent Acquisition Professional (CTAP).
Is remote work available for Direct Hire Authority positions?
Yes—many Direct Hire Authority roles are fully remote or hybrid. Companies like GitHub, Automattic, and Zapier offer remote-first recruiting positions with flexible schedules, allowing recruiters to work from anywhere while collaborating through Slack, Zoom, and cloud‑based ATS platforms.
What career progression paths exist within Direct Hire Authority roles?
A typical path starts with a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist, moves to Senior Sourcer or Recruiter, then to Recruitment Manager, and ultimately to Director of Talent Acquisition or Head of Talent Acquisition. Each step adds responsibilities such as team leadership, strategic hiring plans, budgeting, and employer brand development.
What industry trends are shaping Direct Hire Authority roles today?
Current trends include AI‑powered sourcing tools like Hiretual and Entelo, a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, data analytics for reducing time‑to‑hire, and the rise of remote‑first talent pools. Recruiters who adopt these technologies and practices stay competitive and deliver higher quality hires.

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