Talent Acquisition Specialist

E80 Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

Company-wide 401(k) with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

E80 Group is seeking a high-energy Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive full-cycle recruitment across the U.S. and Canada and strengthen our employer brand.

You will partner with hiring managers, universities, and industry organizations to attract top talent in a competitive market. The role reports to the Director, People USCA and is based in the Chicago area with a hybrid schedule (minimum four days in the office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, communications, psychology or related field.
• 5+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR experience.
• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, automation, engineering, logistics, or industrial industries.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Experience with ATS and recruiting technologies.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business partnership mindset with a customer-service approach.
• Experience with oversight and coordination of external recruiting partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical, engineering, operations, and corporate positions.
• Partner with People Director and hiring managers to understand business needs, workforce plans, and hiring priorities.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and industry events.
• Screen, interview, and manage candidate pipelines through the hiring process.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, candidate communications, and offer processes.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular updates on hiring activity and market trends.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship-building

Networking

ATS

Recruiting tech

Communication

Organization

Project management

Stakeholder partnership

External recruiting partners

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications, Psychology or related field

Job description

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E80 Group is a multinational company specialized in the development of automated and integrated intralogistics solutions for manufacturers of consumer goods, operating in the beverage, food, tissue, and other sectors. The main systems produced by E80 Group include palletizing robots, laser-guided vehicles, robotic stretch wrappers and labelers, and automated high-density warehouses. The entire logistics flow is centrally managed by the SM.I.LE80 software platform (Smart Integrated Logistics), which ensures efficient system integration and optimizes the management of all operations—from the entry of raw materials, through storage, to shipping.

With 15 branches worldwide, the Group believes in the core values Ethics, Courage, Humility, and Safety. These values form the foundation of E80 Group’s corporate culture, which maintains a close connection with customers, people, and the local communities.

Who You Are

“It’s our fears that will limit our success, not our mistakes. The secret to successful hiring is to look for people who are not afraid of failing and want to change the world” – E80 Group CEO and Founder, Enrico Grassi

Sounds like you? Great, here’s what E80 Group has to offer.

Position Description

E80 Group is seeking a high-energy, relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Team. This role is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment while helping build and strengthen our employer brand across the U.S. and Canada.

The ideal candidate is passionate about connecting great people with meaningful careers, creating exceptional candidate experiences, and developing talent pipelines that support organizational growth. This individual will serve as a key ambassador for E80 Group, partnering closely with hiring managers, universities, industry organizations, and candidates to attract top talent in a competitive market.

This role reports to the Director, People USCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical, engineering, operations, and corporate positions.
• Partner with People Director and hiring managers to understand business needs, workforce plans, and hiring priorities.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and industry events.
• Screen, interview, and manage candidate pipelines through the hiring process.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, candidate communications, and offer processes.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular updates on hiring activity and market trends.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

• Manage and maintain job postings across recruiting platforms and company channels.
• Enhance E80's employer brand through creative recruiting campaigns, social media engagement, and talent marketing initiatives.
• Promote E80 Group's culture, innovation, growth opportunities, and employee value proposition.
• Support recruitment-related content creation, career site updates, and brand awareness activities.

University Relations & Early Career Programs

• Build and maintain partnerships with universities, colleges, technical schools, and professional organizations.
• Represent E80 at career fairs, campus events, networking programs, and industry associations.
• Coordinate internship and co-op programs from recruitment through completion.
• Develop talent pipelines for early-career professionals and future workforce needs.

Onboarding & People Team Partnership

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and support new hire integration.
• Assist with recruiting process improvements, workforce planning initiatives, and talent development programs.
• Support special projects and People Team initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology or a related field required.
• 5+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources experience.
• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, automation, engineering, logistics, supply chain, technology, or industrial industries required.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business partnership mindset with a customer-service approach.
• Experience with oversight and coordination of external recruiting partners.

Why Join E80 Group?

• Be part of a global organization at the forefront of industrial automation and innovation.
• Work alongside talented professionals supporting industry-leading customers.
• Help shape the growth and future workforce of a rapidly expanding organization.
• Gain exposure to recruiting across multiple business functions and geographies.
• Join a collaborative People Team that values continuous improvement, partnership, and employee experience.

This position is based in the Chicago area and follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of four (4) days per week in the office. Occasional travel may be required to support recruiting events, university partnerships, career fairs, and business initiatives. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Perks

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• E80 Group pays approximately 90% of employee medical premiums
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off, companywide Holiday closure in December, paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development, training, and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology and global industry leaders

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

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E80 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

E80 Group is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other inappropriate conduct. We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment where employees are treated with dignity, respect, and equal opportunity.