Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (English/Spanish)

United Scrap Metal, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Scrap Metal, Inc. in Chicago seeks a bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to source candidates and manage the full recruiting process.

You will partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and fill open positions, reporting to the VP of People Development. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applicants, and managing pre-start activities, while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1–3 years of multifaceted experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources.
• Fully bilingual in English & Spanish (verbal, written).
• Ability to identify, scope and manage projects, tasks, and risks.
• Broaden people perspective across all areas of strategy, including recruiting, training, performance and culture.
• Ability to focus on both the “what” and the “how” things get done inside the organization.
• Quality approach to work, with an appreciation for procedures & controls.
• High degree of personal accountability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in challenging situations or while under stress.
• Strong desire to work in a challenging role that provides meaningful personal growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Sources predominantly hourly candidates
• Coordinates entire interview process: requisition to hire
• Review prospective candidate applications
• Performs initial phone screening of candidates
• Coordinates candidate interviews with hiring managers
• Coordinates all pre-start date activities: clinic, background, MVR, PSP, non-compete and job description info to candidate
• Offer letter and initial approval documents (such as rate form)
• Executes job postings, career fairs, external recruiter partnerships and internal referral program
• Interfaces with online recruiting sites and internally tracks candidate pipelines and metrics
• Manages temp to perm candidate tracking and notification
• Leads by example as far as championing people related activities – participates in networking events, committee involvement

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Project management

Candidate screening

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

United Scrap Metal, Inc. in Chicago seeks a bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to source candidates and manage the full recruiting process.

You will partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and fill open positions, reporting to the VP of People Development. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applicants, and managing pre-start activities, while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization.