Talent Acquisition Operations Partner - Ace Hardware Home Services

Talent Acquisition Operations Partner Location: Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Build the engine behind how we attract talent. Ace Hardware Home Services, a business unit of Ace Hardware Corporation, is growing fast and hiring is mission critical. What You Will Do Drive talent attraction strategy and execution. Partner with TA leaders to design recruitment marketing strategies aligned to hiring demand. Build programs that create consistent pipelines for high-volume and hard‑to‑fill roles. Identify gaps in attraction strategy and recommend new channels, partners, or solutions. Optimize the recruiting engine: standardize and improve workflows, tools, and processes across the hiring lifecycle. Increase efficiency, consistency, and experience for both candidates and hiring teams. Support implementation of new tools and technologies from build through adoption. Use data to influence decisions; track and analyze key metrics, including funnel conversion, sourcing performance, and requisition volume. Turn data into clear insights that guide strategy and stakeholder decisions. Create reporting that drives accountability and transparency. Build and scale talent pipelines; support programs across CRM, trade schools, skilled trades partnerships, military talent, and inclusive recruiting efforts. Help the business move from reactive hiring to proactive pipeline building. Work closely with HR Managers, Hiring Managers, and Operations leaders. Influence adoption of best practices and standardized hiring approaches. Act as a trusted thought partner for recruitment initiatives. Own vendor and program coordination; manage relationships with recruiting and marketing partners. Coordinate hiring events, career fairs, and local hiring activations. Maintain and improve documentation, playbooks, and process guides. What You Bring 2+ years in talent acquisition operations, recruitment marketing, or employer branding. Experience in high‑volume decentralized hiring environments; skilled trades or home services exposure preferred. Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering end‑to‑end initiatives. Comfort using AI tools for content creation, reporting, and campaign optimization. Ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Hands‑on, builder mindset with attention to detail. Experience with ATS platforms; Workday preferred. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools. Willingness to travel up to 20%. Compensation $76,300 - $95,500 per year Benefits Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and quarterly contributions. Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Paid vacation starting at 21 days immediately and up to 6 paid holidays; additional paid time off for life events. On‑site wellness and personal development resources. Participate in volunteer and community service initiatives through company‑sponsored programs. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to diversity and inclusive hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ace Hardware Corporation