Manager, Experienced Talent Recruiting (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

October 8, 2026
Chicago, IL, US
$116,500 – $146,250/yr
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WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Manager within our Experienced Talent Recruiting (ETR) team, you'll partner closely with hiring managers, the wider ETR team and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) across a global network, alongside your supervisor and teammates who are equally invested in raising the bar on recruiting tools and practices.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Recruit for a wide range of roles across the business, from junior to senior levels, for our Bain AMERs Region office locations - for example, roles in Finance, Marketing, Operations and HR
  • Act as a talent advisor to key stakeholders, bringing innovative recruitment strategies to the table
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines through both established and new channels
  • Deliver an excellent candidate experience at every touchpoint
  • Establish collaborative, customer-focused relationships with hiring managers and HRBPs
  • Regularly report recruitment status to leadership, your supervisor and HRBPs
  • Check in with stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of recruiting plans and adjust accordingly
  • Develop repeatable processes that streamline the recruitment cycle
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Avature
  • Contribute to ETR team projects and help upgrade shared tools and resources
  • Take on other duties as needed
  • This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 1 day per week

ABOUT YOU

  • 5+ years' recruiting experience in corporate and in-house environments
  • Agile thinker who picks up new functional areas quickly and moves seamlessly across business functions
  • Strong track record of stakeholder management, with experience setting and managing expectations
  • Sound judgment, discretion and sensitivity, paired with the creativity to adapt to changing needs
  • Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience recruiting within a global or matrixed organization
  • Familiarity with Avature or similar ATS platforms and recruitment reporting tools

U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
In Dallas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $116,500 - $139,750
In Chicago, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $121,750 - $146,250
Placement within these ranges will vary based on factors such as experience, education, training, and skill level.
Compensation also includes a discretionary annual performance bonus, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and Bain’s best-in-class benefits—including full premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision, generous paid time off, and more.
Annual discretionary performance bonus
This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance