Talent Acquisition Specialist

HR Source Staffing; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Source Staffing is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full cycle recruiting and onboarding across the organization. This role partners with hiring managers and HR leadership to deliver an exceptional candidate experience, build strong talent pipelines, and support ongoing recruitment initiatives.

The Specialist will draft job descriptions, post openings, source candidates, conduct phone/video screens, coordinate interviews, and manage candidate communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruiting experience, ideally in a corporate setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ATS/CRM systems; knowledge of employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding across the organization.
• Draft job descriptions, post openings, source candidates; screen and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain candidate communications and support onboarding logistics; assist with pre-hire screenings and follow-ups.
• Support job fairs, academic partnerships, and HR events.

Skills

Recruiting

Communication

Organization

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Social media recruiting

ATS/CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full cycle recruiting and support onboarding across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to deliver an exceptional candidate experience, build strong talent pipelines, and support ongoing recruitment initiatives.

The Specialist will draft job descriptions, post openings, source candidates, conduct phone/video screens, coordinate interviews, and manage candidate communication. This position also supports onboarding logistics, pre-hire screenings, 60-and 90-day check-ins, job fairs, academic partnerships, and HR event coordination.

Ideal candidates bring 1-3 years of recruiting experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with modern sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and social media. A bachelor's degree in HR or a related field is preferred. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and ATS/CRM systems, attention to detail, understanding of employment laws, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.