Talent Acquisition Specialist- Technology (Contract)

The Group: Morningstar's corporate functions play an essential role in supporting our company's strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations, and infrastructure. The People and Culture team is the steward of Morningstar's unique culture. We design and deliver end-to-end programs and experiences that support the entire talent lifecycle. By helping our employees succeed, we contribute directly to Morningstar's growth and long-term success. The Role: Recruiting and retaining great people is critical to Morningstar's future. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll play a key role in driving that impact, with a specific focus on hiring technology talent across North America. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys full-cycle recruiting and is interested in deepening their expertise in technical hiring across engineering, data, and product domains. You'll partner closely with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire high-caliber talent into a range of technical roles that support Morningstar's evolving technology landscape. We're looking for a contractor (3-6 months) to help us uncover and hire exceptional talent into software engineering, data, infrastructure, and product-focused roles across the business. Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 4 days onsite) Responsibilities Own full-cycle recruiting for technology roles across North America, from intake through offer stage Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, align on hiring strategy, and calibrate on candidate profiles Proactively source and engage technical talent across a range of skill sets (e.g., engineering, data, cloud, and product) Review applications and assess candidates for both technical alignment and cultural fit Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a high bar for candidate quality and experience Maintain accurate candidate data in our applicant tracking system (Workday) Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience Provide market insights on talent availability, competitive landscape, and compensation trends for technical roles Qualifications 5+ years of recruiting experience in a professional corporate environment, with a strong focus on technical recruiting Demonstrated success hiring for a variety of technology roles, such as software engineers (frontend, backend, full-stack), data engineers, data scientists, cloud/infrastructure engineers, and technical product managers Proven ability to source and engage passive technical talent using a variety of tools and strategies Strong understanding of technical skill sets, hiring trends, and competitive talent landscapes Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills High attention to detail with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment Passion for Morningstar's mission and values Willingness to work on 3-6-month contract Additional Information: Compensation: $50/hour - $65/hour Compensation and Benefits At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide: Financial Health 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission Stock Ownership Potential Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company‑provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual Company-provided long- and short‑term disability insurance Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities Annual Flex Stipend – $1000 annually to cover personal education & well‑being expenses Tuition Reimbursement Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program Dollars for Doers volunteer program Paid volunteering days 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in‑office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr