Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Posting Start Date:


7/2/26

Job Location (Short):


Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941

Requisition ID:


36273

Onsite or Remote:


Onsite Position

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Job Overview

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Komatsu, you will play a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent that drives innovation, operational excellence, and business growth across the organization. You will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across a diverse portfolio of professional, technical (STEM), and leadership roles, including Digital Office, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, and other corporate functions.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR partners, providing market insights, talent strategies, and recruitment expertise to ensure successful hiring outcomes. You will leverage innovative sourcing techniques, data-driven recruiting practices, and strong relationship management skills to deliver exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences while supporting Komatsu's employer brand.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs, define candidate requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Execute full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical (STEM), and leadership (up to and including executive level) positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
• Recruit across multiple functions and levels (from individual contributor to executive) while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness to candidates and hiring teams.
• Source and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, networking, social media, and other recruitment channels.
• Conduct candidate screenings and assessments, coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and support hiring decisions.
• Prepare and extend offers, facilitate candidate negotiations, and partner with HR and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Partner with external search firms and recruiting agencies for hard-to-fill and specialized positions, establishing clear expectations, managing candidate submissions, and evaluating partner effectiveness.
• Support employer branding, recruitment marketing initiatives, career fairs, and other talent attraction activities while identifying opportunities to improve recruiting processes and outcomes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably supporting professional, technical, and corporate functions.
• Demonstrated success recruiting across a variety of disciplines, such as Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, or other professional functions.
• Strong sourcing skills with experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to understand diverse business functions and job requirements and translate them into effective recruiting strategies.
• Experience building strong relationships with hiring managers and partnering effectively with HR stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and offer management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, Microsoft Office, and related HR systems.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $80,000-$100,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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