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Recruiter – Domestic Staffing Agency | MoniCare – Chicago, IL

About MoniCare
MoniCare is the largest domestic staffing agency in Chicago, specializing in recruiting and placing nannies, housekeepers, and private chefs with families across the city. Since 2003, we’ve experienced continuous growth and built a stellar reputation. We are embracing innovative IT solutions to enhance our services for clients and candidates alike. Integrity and ethics are at the core of everything we do.

MoniCare is seeking a detail-oriented Recruiter to support our fast-paced placement team. Ideal candidates hold a degree in psychology, social services, education, family studies, social sciences, or business administration. Nanny experience is a plus. This emotionally rewarding role involves prescreening domestic candidates and assisting with administrative tasks to help place them with private families. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential

Why MoniCare?

• Remote work (Illinois residents only)
• Innovative IT tools
• Friendly, supportive colleagues
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, expanding company

Key Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in a fast-paced office environment
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Strong professional references

Responsibilities

• Recruit candidates: nannies, housekeepers, and private chefs
• Explain MoniCare’s application and job search process to applicants
• Source candidates via email, phone, and online platforms
• Review and screen applications based on experience and qualifications
• Conduct phone and video interviews (Zoom, FaceTime)
• Evaluate candidates’ personality, values, and interpersonal skills
• Write detailed candidate evaluations
• Collect required documentation and complete candidate files
• Manage candidate data in MoniCare’s online database
• Verify references via phone and email
• Present job opportunities to qualified candidates
• Match candidates to client needs
• Refer candidates to Placement Counselors for interviews
• Support Placement Counselors with placement tasks
• Perform administrative duties

Skills & Traits

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong psychological and character-assessment abilities
• High emotional intelligence and rapport-building skills
• Excellent written communication and customer service skills
• Professional phone etiquette and time management
• Fast learner with strong computer and typing skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Self-starter who meets deadlines and takes initiative
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing tasks
• Works well under pressure and within a team
• Reliable, punctual, and goal-driven

Job Details

• Work Days: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Set schedule with some flexibility
• Start Time: Between 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• End Time: Between 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Compensation

• Total Annual Compensation: $45,000 – $52,000
  • Base Salary: $40,000 – $42,000
  • Commission: $5,000 – $10,000 (Commission is guaranteed as it is integrated into daily tasks. The commission amount varies based on performance.)

Benefits

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 6.5 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve – half day, Christmas Day)
• 3 paid sick/personal days
• Health insurance with employer premium contribution

Professional Benefits

• Comprehensive training for fast onboarding and performance
• Ongoing mentorship and support from a collaborative team

Apply now to join a leading agency and make a meaningful impact connecting great domestic staff with families!