Talent Acquisition Specialist

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness resources

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Chicago to own the full recruitment lifecycle across plant operations and corporate roles, partnering with leaders to attract, engage, and hire high-impact talent while strengthening our employer brand.

You’ll support IT, Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales, and other functions; the role features a hybrid work model with two onsite days per week in Chicago, contributing to a growth-focused, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in corporate, agency, or hybrid environments.
• Experience recruiting for operational leadership and plant-based roles across IT, Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales, and other business areas.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders across plants and corporate departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer and onboarding.
• Create and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent for plant operations and leadership roles.
• Collaborate with plant leaders, hiring managers, and HR partners to develop requisitions and profiles.
• Provide guidance on compensation, interview structure, and candidate assessment.
• Deliver an outstanding candidate experience and support onboarding.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Recruitment strategy

Candidate experience

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

With strong growth across both domestic and international markets, Daniels Health is expanding our Talent Acquisition team and adding a Talent Acquisition Specialist to our Chicago office. We're on track to finish the year with 40% company growth, making this an exciting time to join a business that is scaling rapidly while maintaining the collaborative, people-first culture that sets us apart. In this role, you'll partner with leaders across the organization to attract, engage, and hire high-impact talent, with a primary focus on operational leadership roles within our plant network. You'll own the full recruitment lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of positions, including Plant Management, Operations, Engineering, Transportation, Customer Service , and other critical leadership and individual contributor roles. In addition, you'll support hiring across all divisions of the business, including IT, Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales, and other corporate functions as business needs evolve. You'll also play a key role in strengthening our employer brand and ensuring every candidate has an exceptional experience. We offer a hybrid work environment with two days per week onsite in our Chicago office, giving you the flexibility to do your best work while staying connected to a high-performing team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake and sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding
• Create and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent across plant operations, operational leadership, and corporate business functions
• Partner closely with plant leaders, corporate hiring managers , and HR partners to understand workforce needs and develop clear requisitions and position profiles
• Provide guidance and best-practice recommendations on recruitment strategy , compensation alignment , candidate assessment, interview structure, and selection decisions
• Deliver an outstanding candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Support onboarding activities to ensure new hires have a seamless transition into the organization
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across plants and corporate departments, serving as a trusted talent advisor to the business
• Conduct research on recruitment trends, talent market insights, competitor activity, and workforce planning needs to support proactive hiring strategies
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Talent Acquisition function

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of full - cycle recruiting experience in a corporate , agency , or hybrid recruiting environment
• Experience recruiting for operational leadership and plant-based roles, with the ability to flex across corporate functions such as IT, Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales, Accounting, and other business areas
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills , with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with plant leaders, corporate stakeholders, and candidates
• Ability to balance high-priority operational searches with cross-functional corporate hiring needs in a fast-paced, growing organization
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity principles and recruitment best practices
• Strong customer-service mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences
• Confidence, adaptability, and the ability to think quickly and solve problems
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A positive attitude, sense of humor, and passion for helping people find meaningful careers

$75,161 - $90,267 a yearThe pay range for this position is $75, 161 to $90,267 base salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.