Talent Acquisition Manager

United Ground Express, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

United Airlines discount

Vacation and Sick Time

Medical plan options

401(k)

Paid training

Parking or transportation assistance

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition in Chicago to lead recruitment efforts and drive top talent acquisition across the organization.

You will develop and execute comprehensive strategies, manage a team of recruiters, refine processes, and ensure a positive candidate experience with a focus on data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in high volume, full-cycle recruiting.
• 2-4 years’ experience with applicant tracking systems (ADP Recruitment Management strongly preferred)
• 3-5 years’ leadership experience (preferred experience leading a team of recruiters)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters to achieve recruitment targets and deliver high-quality candidates.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages creativity and innovation.
• Oversee the sourcing, screening, and evaluation of candidates across various channels, including online platforms, job fairs, and networking events.
• Implement creative strategies to attract passive candidates and build a robust talent pipeline.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track recruitment effectiveness and monitor progress against goals.
• Generate regular reports and analytics to provide insights into recruitment performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and optimize recruitment strategies.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Leadership experience

ATS experience

Recruitment analytics

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Tools

ADP Recruitment Management

Job description

HQC UNITED GROUND EXPRESS - 11555 W TOUHY AVE CHICAGO, IL 60666

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$85,000 - $90,000

Job Description

What to Expect:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment efforts and drive the acquisition of top talent for our organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment in developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies, managing a team of recruiters, and fostering a positive candidate experience. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our company by attracting and retaining exceptional talent.

How you will make an impact:

Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to enhance recruitment efforts.

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters to achieve recruitment targets and deliver high-quality candidates.

Provide ongoing coaching and development to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages creativity and innovation.

Candidate Sourcing and Screening:

Oversee the sourcing, screening, and evaluation of candidates across various channels, including online platforms, job fairs, and networking events.

Implement creative strategies to attract passive candidates and build a robust talent pipeline.

Ensure a seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.

Metrics and Reporting:

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track recruitment effectiveness and monitor progress against goals.

Generate regular reports and analytics to provide insights into recruitment performance and identify areas for improvement.

Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and optimize recruitment strategies.

What you will bring:

Experience:

• 2-4 years’ experience in high volume, full-cycle recruiting
• 2-4 years’ experience with applicant tracking systems (ADP Recruitment Management strongly preferred)
• 3-5 years’ leadership experience (preferred experience leading a team of recruiters)

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of recruiting metrics, analytics, and best practices.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate and/or stakeholder management of professionals at varying levels.

Total Rewards:

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

As a UGE employee you’ll receive the following:

• Flight privileges: Our employees and their families can fly anywhere in the world on stand-by across United Airlines’ amazing global network.
• Discount Program: 20% off for flight tickets with United Airlines
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays
• Access to Medical Plan Options including PPO, Dental, Vision, Personal Accident, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability,
• 401(k)
• Paid Training
• Paid parking or transportation assistance
• Participation in the UGE annual incentive plan

ADA Specifications

• Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
• Requires ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language, both oral and written
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearancesapplicable to position qualifications.

UGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ

United Ground Express, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

Note: For internal UGE candidates (current UGE Employees), please be sure to attach the Internal Candidate Eligibility Form, filled out by your direct supervisor, to your application. The form can be found on the UGE Talent Acquisition SharePoint Page or by clicking here: Internal_Candidate_Eligibility_Form.2025

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