Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract) — Shape Global Hiring

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support U.S. recruiting operations from our global headquarters in Abbott Park, IL. This long-term contract role involves coordinating high-volume interviews, scheduling, background checks, and travel logistics to ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

You will train schedulers, post roles on job boards (including visa processes) and generate recruitment reports for leadership across divisions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in customer service, HR, or administrative support.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent organization and communication with service orientation.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with talent acquisition teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies for commercial and engineering roles.
• Manage key steps in the hiring process, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Coordinate high-volume interviews across multiple divisions, including scheduling logistics.
• Process candidate travel reimbursements and sign-on documentation.
• Support planning and logistics for recruiting activities and events.
• Build and maintain weekly, quarterly, and annual reports using Excel and other tools.

Skills

Customer service

HR coordination

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Communications or related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support U.S. recruiting operations from our global headquarters in Abbott Park, IL. This long-term contract role involves coordinating high-volume interviews, scheduling, background checks, and travel logistics to ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

You will train schedulers, post roles on job boards (including visa processes) and generate recruitment reports for leadership across divisions.