Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Title: Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Chicago, IL Position Type: Full-Time Contract-to-Hire (Longevity Desired) Shift: 1st Shift Compensation: $43-45 per hour Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k), employee ownership (ESOP) This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter who can move quickly, build strong relationships, understand the business behind the openings, and leverage modern recruiting technology—including AI and data-driven tools—to identify and attract top talent. You’ll work in an organization where recruiting is closely connected to engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades, technology, corporate functions, and leadership, giving you exposure to a wide range of highly technical and specialized positions. Key Responsibilities Manage recruiting activities across a variety of professional, technical, engineering, manufacturing, and corporate positions. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, technical requirements, team dynamics, and hiring priorities. Develop effective sourcing strategies to identify both active and passive candidates. Utilize modern recruiting technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve sourcing, research, candidate identification, and recruiting efficiency. Conduct candidate outreach, screening, interviewing, and evaluation. Communicate effectively with candidates throughout the recruiting process and provide a strong candidate experience. Develop a strong understanding of the business, organizational structure, technical functions, and hiring needs. Use recruiting technology and systems to organize candidate pipelines and manage multiple searches simultaneously. Qualifications Strong recruiting experience with the ability to quickly understand new roles, departments, and business requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow-through. Strong proficiency with recruiting technology and modern sourcing tools. AI proficiency and an interest in using emerging technology to improve recruiting effectiveness. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches, priorities, candidates, and stakeholders simultaneously. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.