Direct Hire Authorities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 01, 2025

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding…

Security and Safety Officer - Part Time

Company: Loyola University Health System

Location: Melrose Park, IL

Posted May 02, 2025

General - Valid Illinois driver's license. Specify Degree(s): Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security Admin, Fire Services or related field.

Chef de Cuisine

Company: The Oakville Grill & Cellar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 29, 2025

Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.

Sous Chef

Company: The Oakville Grill & Cellar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 29, 2025

Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.

CDL-A Truck Driver - Flatbed Division

Company: Koch Trucking

Location: Oak Park, IL

Posted May 02, 2025

All candidates must have a valid CDL-A license and 12 months of driving experience . Koch Trucking is looking to hire CDL-A truck drivers to join our flatbed…

Retail Sales Associate

Company: Korn Ferry RPO for Tempur Sealy

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Posted May 03, 2025

During the first year of employment, your paid time off will be pro-rated based on date of hire unless otherwise dictated by state or local law.

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 01, 2025

Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies.

CDL-A Truck Driver - Flatbed Division

Company: Koch Trucking

Location: Cicero, IL

Posted May 02, 2025

All candidates must have a valid CDL-A license and 12 months of driving experience . Koch Trucking is looking to hire CDL-A truck drivers to join our flatbed…

Executive Sous Chef

Company: The Oakville Grill & Cellar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 29, 2025

Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.

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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