Talent Acquisition Partner

UNKNOWN; Round Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA is seeking a Contingent Talent Acquisition Partner based in Round Lake or Deerfield. The role blends on-site and remote work (3 days onsite, 2 remote) to efficiently recruit for manufacturing and corporate functions across sites.

You will manage full-cycle recruiting, build strong pipelines for high-volume roles, and provide market insights to steer compensation and hiring decisions. A bilingual English/Spanish capability will support the Puerto Rico site, with a focus on an inclusive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in agency or corporate recruiting.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or high-volume hiring environments.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems; Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HR to develop and execute effective recruiting strategies for manufacturing and functional roles.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines, particularly for high-volume and hard-to-fill MFG roles (e.g., CDL, operations, technical positions).
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through timely communication, transparency, and consistent follow-through.
• Provide market insights and data to influence hiring decisions, including compensation, talent availability, and competitive trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize hiring needs and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Support diversity hiring initiatives and ensure inclusive recruiting practices.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to TA projects and initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Stakeholder management

High-volume recruiting

Recruiting strategy

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Hybrid role, Based in Round Lake or Deerfield 3 day onsite/2 Remote

Position Summary

The Contingent Talent Acquisition Partner will support recruiting efforts across Manufacturing (MFG) sites and corporate functional areas. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes, while ensuring a strong candidate experience and alignment with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HR to develop and execute effective recruiting strategies for manufacturing and functional roles
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines, particularly for high-volume and hard-to-fill MFG roles (e.g., CDL, operations, technical positions)
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through timely communication, transparency, and consistent follow-through
• Provide market insights and data to influence hiring decisions, including compensation, talent availability, and competitive trends
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize hiring needs and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Support diversity hiring initiatives and ensure inclusive recruiting practices
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to TA projects and initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relavant experience - would consider someone with a High School diploma or Associates' degree if they have the right experience.
• 3+ years of experience in agency or corporate recruiting
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or high-volume hiring environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools, Workday Preferred
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required as this recruiter will also support the Puerto Republic site.

Notes

Hybrid role, Based in Round Lake or Deerfield 3 day onsite/2 Remote

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status