Hybrid role in Lombard, Illinois supporting management hiring within an assigned region
Transdev is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Management Talent Acquisition team. This position combines full-cycle recruiting with workforce and succession planning support, partnering closely with operational leaders and Human Resources Directors to fill leadership roles that impact day-to-day performance and organizational success.
Compensation: $60,000 to $69,000 per year.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with hiring managers and operational leaders to build recruiting strategies for management and leadership positions.
- Act as a talent advisor by sharing market insights, recruitment trends, and guidance on candidate selection.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
- Maintain strong relationships across internal stakeholders to support an exceptional hiring manager and candidate experience.
- Source both passive and active candidates using job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and direct outreach.
- Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage requisitions, candidate pipelines, recruitment workflow compliance, and reporting.
- Provide ATS training and ongoing support to hiring managers and relevant internal stakeholders.
- Track candidate movement and ensure timely review and disposition of applicants.
- Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics, workforce trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Participate in regular recruitment strategy meetings with updates on hiring progress and talent market conditions.
- Support workforce planning initiatives and succession planning efforts.
- Ensure recruiting activities comply with EEO, ADA, OFCCP, and other applicable employment laws and regulations.
- Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen market presence.
- Assist with special projects, acquisitions, startup operations, and bid-related recruiting efforts as needed.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Minimum 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably professional, management, or leadership-level talent.
- Experience supporting multiple hiring managers and locations at the same time.
- Strong recruiting best practices, sourcing methods, and candidate assessment knowledge.
- Hands-on ATS experience, preferably including system administration, reporting, and user training.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple requisitions in a fast‑paced environment.
- High sense of urgency and commitment to customer service.
- Ability to work shifts or flexible schedules as needed.
- Ability to spend long periods sitting, typing, or using a computer.
- Work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings.
Tools you’ll use
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision health benefits with Blue Cross Blue Shield*
- 401(K) retirement plans
- Paid time off and holidays
- 2 weeks' vacation
- 5 sick days8 standard holidays and 4 floating
Additional details
- Hybrid based in Lombard, IL with occasional travel to operating locations, new business start-ups, and hiring events.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For accommodation requests related to the application or interview process, contact HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com.
- Drug-free workplace: applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- To be considered for positions based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time and be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Req ID: 9433 | Job Category: Professionals | Job Type: Full Time | Pay Group: NF2 | Cost Center: 846