Senior Recruiter in Chicago, Illinois at PLTFRM Companies LLC

Job Title: Senior Recruiter
Location: Bentonville, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis | Hybrid/Remote
Department: HR/Operations
Reports To: Vice President of People and Culture

About Us

PLTFRM is an industry-leading omnichannel commerce growth accelerator. The Company owns and operates a portfolio of specialized sales agencies that drive revenue for its brand partners via digital and brick-and-mortar retail channels, including Walmart, Target, Costco, Amazon, TikTok, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, Walgreens, Grocery, and numerous additional online marketplaces.

PLTFRM delivers best-in-class, mission-critical managed services including omnichannel sales strategy, eCommerce optimization, supply chain and logistics management, digital marketing, content services, demand forecasting, retail analytics, and category management. Across our client base, we manage over $11 billion in annual retail sales for 600+ clients.

Founded in 2005 and privately held, PLTFRM has a long history of accelerating brand growth for consumer brands of all sizes, stages, and industry verticals.

Position Summary

The Senior Recruiter will play a key role in helping PLTFRM scale by hiring top talent across all companies. This role partners closely with hiring managers and leadership to identify, attract, and close candidates across sales, operations, technology, analytics, and corporate functions.

You’ll own the full recruiting lifecycle—from intake through offer—while driving a consistent, high-quality experience for both candidates and hiring teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and brings a proactive, data-informed approach to hiring.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution

Own and lead the full end-to-end recruitment process for roles across all PLTFRM companies and departments, from job intake through written offer.Partner with the VP of People and Culture to develop, execute, and continuously refine recruiting strategies aligned to business growth, workforce planning, and organizational goals.Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of talent for short and long term needs.Manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality, urgency, and candidate experience.Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

Act as a talent expert, providing valuable assessments and insights based on knowledge of the talent pool.Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand role requirements, forecast hiring needs, define success profiles, and drive efficient hiring decisions.Drive strong hiring manager engagement, accountability, and interview excellence throughout the recruiting process.Ensure consistent, inclusive, and high-quality hiring experiences across the organization.Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from initial outreach through verbal offer acceptance, ensuring clear communication, professionalism, and a positive hiring journey.Ensure personalized and timely engagement for all candidates throughout the hiring journey.Support employer branding initiatives that strengthen PLTFRM’s presence in competitive talent markets.Represent PLTFRM professionally with candidates, external partners, and at recruiting events as needed.Recruiting Operations & Process Improvement

Own all recruiting data and reporting, leveraging tools like ADP, LinkedIn Recruiter, and others to its fullest capacity. Support vendor relationships as needed.Track and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline health) to drive continuous improvement.Partner with the VP of People and Culture to continually establish best practices, sourcing standards, and interview standards.Ensure the recruiting processes are efficient, scalable, compliant, and aligned with organizational needs.

Qualifications

8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with demonstrated success hiring across multiple functions and levels.Experience in fast-paced, high growth environments; agency, CPG, retail, or sales-driven environments strongly preferred.Proven ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining quality and speed.Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience)

Preferred Experience

Experience recruiting for sales, analytics, operations, or client-facing roles.Hands-on experience with modern ATS platforms and sourcing tools (ADP, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).Data-driven approach to recruiting metrics and process optimization.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based incentivesComprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement plans)Unlimited PTOOpportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth, entrepreneurial organization