Talent Acquisition Recruiter

wheels; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheels is seeking a driven Talent Acquisition Partner to own the full recruiting lifecycle, advise leaders on strategy, and continually raise the bar for talent. The role requires building strong relationships, sourcing top candidates, and guiding decisions with urgency and integrity.

The ideal candidate will move seamlessly between strategy, sourcing, and process improvement, partnering with leaders, Compensation, and People Team to deliver high-quality hires and a transparent candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.
• Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System preferred
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle, from intake and sourcing strategy through candidate assessment, offer acceptance, and onboarding.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring leaders and understand their business, teams, and talent needs.
• Lead intake discussions to define candidate profiles, criteria, and timelines.
• Advise hiring managers on role design, market conditions, and compensation considerations.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent.
• Assess candidates for experience, capabilities, behaviors, and alignment.
• Lead structured interview and selection processes to promote consistency and timely decisions.
• Partner with Compensation and People Team to develop offers.
• Maintain strong candidate engagement and a professional experience throughout hiring.
• Identify improvements to increase quality of hire, reduce cycle time, and accountability.
• Use recruiting data and market insights to evaluate effectiveness and risks.
• Support ATS and recruiting tools improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Business acumen

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Influencing skills

Recruiting metrics

Applicant tracking systems

Recruiting compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

Talent Acquisition Credential

Workday ATS experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are seeking a driven, resourceful Talent Acquisition Partner who combines strong recruiting expertise with business judgment, critical thinking, and a bias for action. This person will do more than manage requisitions-they will take ownership of hiring outcomes, advise and challenge leaders, solve problems, and continually raise the bar for talent.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing a recruiting strategy, influencing a hiring decision, sourcing candidates, and improving a process. They move with urgency, build strong relationships, and measure success by the quality and impact of the people hired-not simply the number of positions filled.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle, from intake and sourcing strategy through candidate assessment, offer acceptance, and transition to onboarding.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring leaders and develop a strong understanding of their business, teams, and current and future talent needs.
• Lead thoughtful intake discussions to clarify the business need, define the ideal candidate profile, establish selection criteria, and align on roles, timelines, and expectations.
• Advise hiring managers on role design, candidate requirements, market conditions, interview strategy, compensation considerations, and hiring decisions.
• Develop proactive and creative sourcing strategies that attract strong, diverse talent through direct outreach, referrals, networking, market research, and targeted recruiting events.
• Assess candidates for experience, capabilities, behaviors, motivation, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Lead structured, efficient interview and selection processes that promote consistency, reduce bias, and enable timely, evidence-based decisions.
• Partner with hiring leaders, Compensation, and People Team colleagues to develop competitive and equitable offers.
• Maintain strong candidate engagement and deliver a professional, responsive, and transparent experience throughout the hiring process.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase quality of hire, reduce cycle time, strengthen accountability, and improve the hiring manager and candidate experience.
• Use recruiting data and market insights to evaluate effectiveness, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
• Support the effective use and continuous improvement of the Applicant Tracking System and related recruiting tools.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent decisions to broader business needs.
• A track record of building credibility and productive relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders.
• An ownership mindset-you identify what needs to happen, remove obstacles, and drive work through completion.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and recommend practical solutions.
• Sound judgment and the confidence to bring a point of view, ask difficult questions, and challenge thinking when appropriate.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, assessment, negotiation, and candidate-management capabilities.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities while operating with urgency, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and influencing skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting technology, market data, and talent metrics.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements.
• A commitment to maintaining a high talent bar and delivering an inclusive, high-quality candidate experience.

What Success Looks Like

Hiring leaders view you as a trusted advisor-not an order taker. Searches begin with clear expectations and strong recruiting strategies. Candidates move through the process efficiently and receive an excellent experience. Hiring decisions are thoughtful, timely, and aligned with the organization's talent standards. Through your work, recruiting processes become stronger, simpler, and more effective.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
• At least three - five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• SHRM's Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.
• Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System preferred
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint

CORE VALUES

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

• Integrity - Always act with integrity and honesty.
• One Team - Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a coh