Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant - Technology & IT

Health Care Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking a senior talent acquisition lead to drive full-cycle recruitment for complex, high-impact roles. You will partner with hiring managers, deliver market intelligence, and guide the recruiting team toward best practices.

The role emphasizes mentoring, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to attract top talent in a regulated industry. We offer a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to influence workforce strategy while advancing your

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-life cycle recruiting experience or 11 years with HS diploma.
• Experience directing/mentoring recruiters on talent acquisition initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills, including vendor agreements.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Experience managing multiple high-priority requisitions and stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing recruiting metrics to drive decisions.
• Expert knowledge of talent acquisition practices and labor market trends.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for complex, high-impact positions and guide the team.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver recruitment strategies and market intel.
• Coach recruiters and drive process improvements across Talent Acquisition.
• Analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement in recruiting practices.
• Lead cross-functional projects and stakeholder partnerships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring recruiters

Negotiation skills

Data-driven recruitment

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field

High School Diploma with 11 years full-life cycle recruiting experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position serves as a senior talent acquisition professional responsible for leading recruitment efforts for complex, critical, and high-impact positions while providing guidance and support to the broader recruiting team. This role acts as a strategic partner to hiring managers, delivering talent market intelligence, and recruitment strategies that support organizational goals. The Lead Recruiter manages full-cycle recruiting for key positions and serves as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition best practices, hiring trends, and competitive market conditions. In addition to recruiting responsibilities, the Lead Recruiter functions as a subject matter expert and team leader, coaching recruiters, supporting process excellence, analyzing recruiting metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role leads cross-functional projects, and helps ensure the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent through effective talent acquisition strategies and exceptional stakeholder partnership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and 7 years full-life cycle recruiting experience OR High School Diploma and 11 years full-life cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience directing/mentoring activities of recruiters that are supporting talent acquisition initiatives.
• Experience with building effective relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills which may include vendor agreement experience.
• Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent.
• Experience managing multiple high-priority requisitions and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Experience analyzing recruiting metrics and using data to drive recruitment strategies and hiring decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of talent acquisition practices, sourcing methodologies, and labor market trends.
• Experience leading projects and drive process improvements across the Talent Acquisition function.
• Advanced proficiency using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruiting technologies, and sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience recruiting executive-level talent.
• Experience supporting workforce planning and talent strategy discussions.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement efforts.
• Experience in healthcare, insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience recruiting for a broad range of technical roles, including Software Engineering, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, and IT Operations.
• Strong understanding of technology concepts, technical skill sets, and industry trends to effectively assess and engage candidates.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers to develop talent acquisition strategies for hard-to-fill and niche technical positions.

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote.

Sponsorship is not available.

Compensation: $84,400.00 - $152,300.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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