Talent Acquisition Specialist

## Talent Acquisition SpecialistApply: Chicago, IL - Headquarters: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR002731**You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.**Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.**We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.****Come build a career you believe in.****About The Role**Zekelman is seeking a driven, customer-focused **Talent Acquisition Specialist** to join our team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts with a strong emphasis on high-volume hourly manufacturing and construction positions while also supporting professional and salaried hiring needs. This is a hybrid position in downtown Chicago and with travel requirements around 10%.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships with hiring leaders, and is passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful career opportunities.**What You'll Do*** Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions across multiple locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.* Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver exceptional recruiting support.* Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates using a variety of recruiting channels.* Coordinate interview processes, including second and third-round interviews with management and executive leadership.* Ensure recruiting and selection processes are compliant with established talent acquisition policies and procedures.* Create and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent for manufacturing and professional positions.* Draft, review, and manage job postings and recruitment advertising.* Conduct reference checks, background checks, and coordinate pre-employment activities.* Leverage social media and networking platforms to attract passive and active candidates.* Support diversity, military, and community outreach recruiting initiatives through job fairs and networking events.* Coach HR and operational leaders on recruiting best practices, hiring trends, and selection tools.* Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and cost-to-fill, and provide regular reporting.* Partner with local HR teams to support onboarding and new hire integration.* Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and hiring outcomes.* Assist with various HR administration and generalist responsibilities as needed.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.* 3-5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.* Experience recruiting both hourly operations talent and professional-level positions.* Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).* Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, talent acquisition processes, and employment laws.* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.* Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience recruiting for multiple geographic locations.* Background in a high-volume staffing agency environment.* Knowledge of Canadian recruiting practices and employment markets.* Proven success managing high-volume requisition loads and delivering measurable recruiting results.**What You’ll Get*** Competitive compensation.* Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.* 401(k) plan with a generous company match.* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality options.* Tuition assistance program.* Paid vacation and holidays.* Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.Comp Range: $65K - $85K #J-18808-Ljbffr