Manager, Talent Acquisition

520 DAC Group / Chicago Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Collaborative Culture

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

DAC Group / Chicago Inc. is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead global staffing, systems, and processes. You will drive strategic searches, partner with leadership, and promote a strong talent pipeline across DAC’s offices.

You’ll source, screen, and interview candidates, manage offers and onboarding, and improve recruitment metrics while aligning with business goals. Hybrid role with 3 in-office days; salary range $90,000–$110,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of full cycle recruitment and progressive leadership experience
• In-depth experience sourcing active and passive candidates including LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, search engines and job boards
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws within jurisdictions DAC operates
• Excellent oral, written and formal presentation skills
• Digital marketing agency experience an asset
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels and alignment to business priorities
• Innovative, organized and results oriented
• Skillful communicator who delivers clear and effective verbal and written messages
• Ability to learn, administer, and train others on Applicant Tracking System technology
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies with hiring managers
• Source, screen, and interview candidates through various platforms
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms to identify and engage with qualified candidates
• Oversees all internal and external talent attraction platforms, including the company’s career site
• Manage hiring process from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding
• Oversee talent attraction platforms and build talent pipelines
• Track key hiring metrics and analyze recruitment data for improvements
• Partner with leadership to align staffing needs with business goals
• Build relationships with colleges and universities for talent acquisition
• Train hiring managers on effective recruitment practices for DAC
• Oversee and internally promote DAC’s internship program
• Work towards continuous improvement of processes and procedures within Talent Acquisition
• Support People & Culture initiatives and projects as needed

Skills

Full cycle recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Manager, Talent Acquisition

We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

Position Summary

The Manager, Talent Acquisition will provide expertise for all company-wide staffing efforts, including processes, systems and tools. The role is accountable for managing staffing throughout DACs Global offices, leading strategic searches, and all hiring systems and processes for DAC.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies with hiring managers
• Source, screen, and interview candidates through various platforms
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms to identify and engage with qualified candidates
• Oversees all internal and external talent attraction platforms, including the company’s career site, job boards, digital/social assets, etc.
• Manage hiring process from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding
• Oversee talent attraction platforms and build talent pipelines
• Track key hiring metrics and analyze recruitment data for improvements
• Partner with leadership to align staffing needs with business goals
• Build relationships with colleges and universities for talent acquisition
• Train hiring managers on effective recruitment practices for DAC
• Oversee and internally promote DAC’s internship program
• Work towards continuous improvement of processes and procedures within Talent Acquisition
• Support People & Culture initiatives and projects as needed

What You Bring

• Minimum of 7 years of full cycle recruitment experience and progressive leadership experience
• In-depth experience sourcing active and passive candidates including the use of LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, search engines and job boards
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws within jurisdictions DAC operates
• Excellent oral, written and formal presentation skills
• Digital marketing agency experience an asset
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels and alignment to business priorities
• Innovative, organized and results oriented
• Skillful communicator who delivers clear and effective verbal and written messages
• Ability to learn, administer, and train others on Applicant Tracking System technology
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Get

• Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits. Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave. Retirement saving plans. Opportunities for continued learning and professional development. A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment.

How We Work

This role three days in-office per week. Fully remote work is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail]

Salary at DAC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 USD. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DAC’s total compensation package for employees.

DAC is a leading international media agency helping brands connect with customers and prospects at every stage of the customer journey, from the enterprise level right down to hyper-local moments since 1972.

Recognized by Forrester as one of the world’s most significant growth driving agencies, DAC is passionate about helping businesses build, maintain, and optimize their online presence, leveraging our expertise in

• Reputation Management
• Local Presence Management
• Content Strategy
• Paid Media
• SEO & SEM
• Data Analytics
• Design and UX

DAC’s mission is to drive impactful client results by amplifying brands to their target no matter where they are.