Company description Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI (inclusive of Picture Motion and RDL Worldwide); and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]), Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide. Overview Recruiters are directly involved in the growth and development of our teams across the country. They serve as candidate advocates and consultative partners to internal teams, responsible for recruiting permanent, contract, and contract-to-hire talent. Recruiters work across disciplines, and must be highly proficient in candidate generation and sourcing, and be able to deliver quality talent with minimal lead time. This role is ideal for a process-oriented individual that is able to manage a high volume across multiple geographies without sacrificing candidate experience. Senior Recruiters provide added value by operating as subject matter experts in a specific department or vertical. They layer market insight and data-driven thinking into their processes, using both to build credibility with the business they support. This role is based in our Chicago office. Responsibilities Source, assess, and screen high-caliber talent for media agency roles (e.g., Planning, Activation, Strategy, Investment, Analytics, Commerce, Ad Ops, and Client Leadership) by leveraging the ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, Boolean search, and proactive market mapping Own the full‑cycle recruitment process from intake through offer acceptance, including candidate calibration, expectation setting, interview preparation, feedback delivery, compensation discussions, and offer negotiation. Serve as a strategic recruitment partner to Hiring Managers, Practice Leads, and HR Business Partners, translating business priorities, client demands, and team structures into targeted hiring strategies. Provide real-time recruiting insights and status updates to the Talent Acquisition team and business stakeholders. Build and maintain future‑focused talent pipelines for critical, high‑volume, and hard‑to‑hire media skill sets in anticipation of client growth and new business wins. Execute Publicis Talent processes and policies consistently. Leverage the ATS and TA tools to accurately track candidate activity, hiring progress, and recruiting metrics to ensure process efficiency, and enhance existing reports where applicable Partner with peers on cross‑functional TA initiatives and ad hoc projects. Represent, articulate, and evangelize the Publicis brand proposition with personality and professionalism. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 4+ years of experience, ideally within a media agency, marketing services firm, or similarly fast‑paced professional services environment. Demonstrated success recruiting media, marketing, advertising, or digital talent, including roles that require both technical expertise and strong client‑facing skills. Possess an understanding of media agency structures, terminology, and career paths, with the ability to credibly assess talent across multiple media disciplines. Proactive contributor, eager to further develop and learn the advertising/marketing industry Highly organized and process‑driven, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent requisitions and stakeholders without sacrificing quality or candidate experience. Advanced proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics; ability to maintain data integrity and use metrics to inform hiring decisions. Expert‑level mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter and proactive sourcing techniques, including talent mapping and competitive intelligence. Clear, confident, and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with comfort navigating ambiguity and advising stakeholders in a matrixed environment. Collaborative mindset and genuine desire to work in a team‑oriented, fast‑moving agency culture. Innate curiosity, growth mindset, and continuous interest in media, marketing trends, and evolving talent practices. Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $60,800 - $84,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 4/30/2026. #LI-JM2