ENTRY / JUNIOR LEVEL RECRUITING ASSISTANT (PART-TIME) – BILINGUAL PREFERRED (JAPANESE/ENGLISH OR KOREAN/ENGLISH)

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Must be able to work at least 20–30 hours per week)
• Benefits: Paid time off and/or Sick leave
  About Us: Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted recruiting firm in North America for over 20 years, specializing in supporting Japanese and Korean-affiliated companies across sectors like Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas. We focus on practical, results-oriented recruiting services that connect businesses with right-fit candidates in an efficient and professional manner.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently hiring a part-time Entry / Junior Level Recruiting Assistant for our Chicago office. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in recruiting and administrative support in a business-focused, multicultural environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree or currently enrolled in a college/university program (students welcome)
• Strong interest in recruiting or business operations
• Previous office or admin experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to perform online searches and organize data effectively
• Comfort making phone calls and handling repetitive tasks
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Friendly, team-oriented, and organized
• Bilingual skills (Japanese/English or Korean/English) are a plus
• General familiarity with Japanese or Korean business culture is helpful
• Candidates seeking highly specialized or advocacy-based roles may not find this position aligned with their goals

IMPORTANT NOTES

This role is designed for individuals at the beginning of their career who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a recruiting support role. We welcome applicants who are practical, reliable, and eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. If you’re looking for meaningful administrative experience with clear structure and training, this may be a great fit.

• Assist Senior Recruiters with sourcing and pre-screening candidates
• Conduct resume and database searches
• Maintain candidate information in internal systems
• Help with scheduling and follow-up communication
• Perform general office support and clerical work
• Communicate professionally with clients and candidates
• Use bilingual skills (Japanese/English or Korean/English) where applicable