Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract)

Thornton Tomasetti; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator for a long-term contract seated at our corporate HR team in Abbott Park, IL. The role involves supporting U.S. recruiting operations, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a smooth candidate experience across programs and stakeholders.

The position emphasizes scheduling, travel reimbursement, and reporting, with opportunities to participate in immigration programs and referrals. Strong MS Office skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in customer service, HR, or administrative support.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent organization, communication, and service-oriented interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of high-volume interviews across multiple divisions.
• Manage background checks and drug screenings.
• Handle travel logistics including invites, flights, lodging, and reimbursements.
• Post roles to job boards and assist with visa processes.
• Support planning and logistics for recruiting activities and events.
• Create and update dashboard metrics using Excel and other tools.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in HR/Communications

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract)Apply: United States - Illinois - Abbott Park: Full time: Posted Today: 31164794Abbott 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 122,000 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*** Partner with talent acquisition teams to develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for commercial and engineering roles.* 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.* Experience in talent acquisition sourcing.**The base pay for this position is**– $20,000,000,000.00In 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.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf