Talent Acquisition Manager: Growth & Systems Lead

Paul Angell Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Angell Foundation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle recruitment during a period of significant growth. You will partner with senior leadership, build talent pipelines, and shape hiring strategies while maintaining a people-centered, equitable recruitment experience.

The role collaborates with the Director of Talent and Culture, CEO, and hiring managers, and may evolve into broader HR responsibilities over a five-year horizon.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, human resources, people operations, or a related field.
• The strongest candidates will bring a combination of talent acquisition expertise, project management skills, strong judgment, and a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences for people.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment and multiple searches simultaneously. Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, details, and stakeholders.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HR systems, recruitment platforms, and other technology to manage hiring processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop trusted working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate thoughtfully with candidates and represent the organization professionally.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable, inclusive, and people-centered recruitment practices.
• Strong judgment and discretion when working with confidential candidate and employee information.
• Ability to operate effectively in a growing organization where processes, structures, and priorities will continue to evolve.
• Comfort balancing established processes with the flexibility and initiative required to build new ones.
• Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, mission-driven organizations, or professional services is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across Paul Angell, from planning to offer.
• Develop annual and long-term hiring and staffing strategies.
• Support workforce and succession planning and talent gaps.
• Build proactive talent pipelines and manage multiple searches.
• Partner with leadership to ensure equitable, candidate-centered processes.
• Represent Paul Angell at conferences and career fairs.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Full-cycle recruitment

Project management

Relationship building

Communication

Tools

ATS

HR systems

Recruitment platforms

Job description

Paul Angell Foundation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle recruitment during a period of significant growth. You will partner with senior leadership, build talent pipelines, and shape hiring strategies while maintaining a people-centered, equitable recruitment experience.

The role collaborates with the Director of Talent and Culture, CEO, and hiring managers, and may evolve into broader HR responsibilities over a five-year horizon.