Human Resources Coordinator - Talent Acquisition (Contract)

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support U.S. recruiting operations from our headquarters in Abbott Park, IL. This long‑term, 40‑hour workweek role focuses on coordinating interviews, scheduling logistics, and processing travel and relocation documents.

You will train new schedulers, post roles to strategic boards, and build weekly to annual recruiting reports while ensuring confidentiality and exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in customer service, HR, or administrative support.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office products.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent organization, communication, and service‑oriented interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage key steps in the hiring process, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Coordinate high‑volume phone, onsite, and digital interviews across multiple divisions.
• Manage all scheduling logistics: invites, travel, transportation, lodging.
• Process candidate travel reimbursements.
• Route and track relocation and sign‑on bonus documentation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for interview coordination and train new schedulers.
• Post roles to strategic job boards and associations, including those supporting visa processes.
• Support planning and logistics for company events and recruiting activities.
• Build and maintain weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Create and update dashboard metrics using Excel and other tools.
• Support programs such as employee referrals and immigration.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in HR/Communications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Join Abbott’s Corporate Human Resources team at our global headquarters in Abbott Park, IL. As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting U.S. recruiting operations and ensuring a smooth, high‑quality experience for candidates and hiring teams. You’ll work across multiple programs, processes, and stakeholders, making a measurable impact on how we attract top talent.

This is a long‑term contract role with significant exposure across HR and Talent Acquisition. This is a 40 hour a week role with regular work hours between 7 AM and 6 PM.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage key steps in the hiring process, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Coordinate high‑volume phone, onsite, and digital interviews across multiple divisions.
• Manage all scheduling logistics: invites, travel, transportation, lodging.
• Process candidate travel reimbursements.
• Route and track relocation and sign‑on bonus documentation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for interview coordination and train new schedulers.
• Post roles to strategic job boards and associations, including those supporting visa processes.
• Support planning and logistics for company events and recruiting activities.
• Build and maintain weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Create and update dashboard metrics using Excel and other tools.
• Support programs such as employee referrals and immigration.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in customer service, HR, or administrative support.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office products.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent organization, communication, and service‑oriented interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years in HR coordination, administrative support, or recruiting.

The base pay for this position is

$20.35 – $40.65/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Recruiting

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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