Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Komatsu; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and employee savings programs

Employee time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Komatsu in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment efforts across various departments, including Engineering and Marketing. In this role, you will support the employer brand, partnering with hiring managers to define needs and develop effective strategies.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, excelling in sourcing and building strong relationships. Health benefits and a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in professional, technical, and corporate functions.
• Demonstrated success recruiting across disciplines like IT, Engineering, and Finance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for STEM and corporate positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define candidate requirements.
• Source candidates using diverse recruitment channels.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment experience

Sourcing skills with LinkedIn Recruiter

Excellent communication skills

Strong interviewing skills

Proficiency with recruitment technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL (60631) or Milwaukee, WI (53204-2941)

Posting Start Date: July 2, 2026

Job Overview

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Komatsu, you will play a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent that drives innovation, operational excellence, and business growth across the organization. You will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across a diverse portfolio of professional, technical (STEM), and leadership roles, including Digital Office, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, and other corporate functions.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR partners, providing market insights, talent strategies, and recruitment expertise to ensure successful hiring outcomes. You will leverage innovative sourcing techniques, data-driven recruiting practices, and strong relationship management skills to deliver exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences while supporting Komatsu's employer brand.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs, define candidate requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Execute full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical (STEM), and leadership (up to and including executive level) positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
• Recruit across multiple functions and levels (from individual contributor to executive) while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness to candidates and hiring teams.
• Source and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, networking, social media, and other recruitment channels.
• Conduct candidate screenings and assessments, coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and support hiring decisions.
• Prepare and extend offers, facilitate candidate negotiations, and partner with HR and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Partner with external search firms and recruiting agencies for hard-to-fill and specialized positions, establishing clear expectations, managing candidate submissions, and evaluating partner effectiveness.
• Support employer branding, recruitment marketing initiatives, career fairs, and other talent attraction activities while identifying opportunities to improve recruiting processes and outcomes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably supporting professional, technical, and corporate functions.
• Demonstrated success recruiting across a variety of disciplines, such as Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, or other professional functions.
• Strong sourcing skills with experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to understand diverse business functions and job requirements and translate them into effective recruiting strategies.
• Experience building strong relationships with hiring managers and partnering effectively with HR stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and offer management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, Microsoft Office, and related HR systems.

Hiring Range

Base pay ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, with actual offer based on experience and location.

Company Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401(k) and/or employee savings programs.
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays).
• Employee and family assistance programs.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Employee learning and development programs.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

Komatsu is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of ambition, perseverance, collaboration, and authenticity, and working toward a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment, and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide across more than 140 countries. With a century of innovation, Komatsu supports communities through job training, skill development, and philanthropy. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.