Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant - Technology & IT

UNKNOWN; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is seeking a Lead Recruiter to guide recruitment for complex, high-impact roles and mentor the recruiting team. The role partners with hiring managers, delivers talent market intelligence, and leads full-cycle sourcing strategies to meet organizational goals.

As a subject-matter expert and team leader, you will coach recruiters, drive process improvements, and analyze metrics to shape effective talent acquisition strategies across healthcare and regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience with leadership/mentoring experience.
• Experience building relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Experience managing multiple high-priority requisitions and stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruiting metrics and drive decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of talent acquisition practices, sourcing methods, and labor market trends.
• Experience leading projects and driving process improvements in TA.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex and high-impact roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver talent market intelligence and strategy.
• Coach recruiters and drive process excellence across the team.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects and stakeholder collaboration to attract top talent.

Skills

Mentoring recruiters

Stakeholder relationships

Negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Recruiting metrics

ATS proficiency

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in HR/Business or related field

High school diploma with 11 years recruiting experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

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.

Job Summary

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.li>
• 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.

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

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.

Base Pay Range

$84,400.00 - $152,300.00

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