Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lanco Group of Companies; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lanco Group of Companies in Hazel Crest, IL is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract, screen, and hire qualified talent across professional, technical, manufacturing, and leadership roles. You will partner with hiring managers to define requirements and develop effective recruiting strategies.

The role emphasizes building candidate pipelines, promoting our employer brand and core values, and supporting intern and apprenticeship programs to grow our future talent.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, technical, engineering, or professional roles.
• Experience using ATS and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from requisition approval through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and recruiting approaches.
• Provide hiring managers with candidate feedback, assessments, and recommendations.
• Source and attract qualified candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and events.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical, recurring, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Develop relationships with external recruiting partners and educational institutions.
• Create and monitor job postings in UKG and other recruiting platforms.
• Maintain and update interview questionnaires to align with roles.
• Utilize UKG Recruiting and other tools to manage openings and reporting.
• Track recruiting activity and progress and report metrics.
• Deliver a professional candidate experience reflecting our culture.
• Support development programs and partnerships with schools and communities.
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives and events with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Participate in other Talent Acquisition initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

Communication

Relationship-building

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Sourcing tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring qualified talent across professional, technical, manufacturing, and leadership positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies that support organizational growth and workforce needs.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring qualified talent across professional, technical, manufacturing, and leadership positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies that support organizational growth and workforce needs.

This position will build and maintain strong candidate pipelines, promote Lanco’s employer brand and core values, and support current and future hiring needs through effective sourcing, screening, job postings, and other recruiting initiatives. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also support the growth of intern, apprenticeship, and other talent development programs to help build a strong pipeline of future talent.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions, from requisition approval through onboarding, including intake meetings, candidate screening, interviews, interview coordination, offers, and candidate communications.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, determine appropriate recruiting approaches, and ensure candidates are evaluated against established qualifications.
• Provide hiring managers with candidate feedback, assessments, and recommendations based on position requirements and recruiting processes.
• Source and attract qualified candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking, career fairs, educational institutions, trade schools, direct outreach, and other recruiting channels.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical, recurring, and hard-to-fill positions.
• Develop relationships with external recruiting partners, educational institutions, and other talent sources.
• Create, maintain, and monitor job postings and advertisements in UKG and other recruiting platforms, ensuring information is accurate and consistent with approved job descriptions.
• Maintain and update phone screen and interview questionnaires to align with current job descriptions and position requirements.
• Utilize UKG Recruiting and other recruiting tools to manage assigned openings, track candidate activity and hiring progress, and maintain accurate recruiting data and reporting.
• Track and report recruiting activity and progress, including candidate pipelines, interview activity, and other applicable recruiting metrics.
• Deliver a consistent, professional, and positive candidate experience that reflects Lanco’s culture, core values, and employment brand.
• Support the development and growth of intern, apprenticeship, and other early-career and talent development programs, including relationships with schools, community organizations, and other talent sources.
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives, career fairs, recruiting events, and other employment branding activities in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Participate in other Talent Acquisition initiatives as assigned.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, technical, engineering, or professional positions
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through throughout the recruiting process
• Strong problem-solving, planning, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Experience supporting a multi-site, multi-business unit organization preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Work Environment

Office-based role with controlled conditions and moderate noise. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.

Compensation/Benefits

We offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000, with final compensation based on experience, education, skills, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Excellence

At Lanco, our people are our strength. We are committed to a safe, collaborative, and continuously improving workplace guided by our core values: Live Safe and Secure | Build Relationships | Be Reliable | Be Proactive | Celebrate Change

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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