Talent Acquisition Specialist

Securitas Electronic Security Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Securitas Electronic Security Inc. Naperville, Illinois, United States is seeking an office-based Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake to onboarding, across US/Canada teams.

You will develop sourcing strategies and partner with hiring managers to identify talent aligned with our security solutions. The role emphasizes candidate experience, employer branding, and data-driven recruiting metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in HR or Talent Acquisition.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting and employer branding.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from intake to onboarding.
• Source and attract candidates through multiple channels.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements.
• Coordinate interviews and manage feedback.
• Conduct background checks and offer letters.

Skills

Creative thinker

Self-starter

Candidate sourcing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry / HRIS

Employer branding

High-volume recruiting

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn Recruiter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

HRIS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Securitas Electronic Security Inc. Naperville, Illinois, United States

About this position

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas AB, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an office-based Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the growth and success of Securitas Technology. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle from the intake process, sourcing candidates, to onboarding new hires, and ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all stakeholders. This role requires a strategic mindset to develop innovative sourcing strategies and build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs. You will also analyze recruitment metrics to continuously improve hiring processes and contribute to employer branding initiatives. Ultimately, your efforts will directly impact on the company’s ability to build a high-performing workforce aligned with its mission to help make the world a safer place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dedicated support to our teams based in the US and Canada for a host of back office, technical, sales, and operations roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source and attract candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Proactively develop pipelines of talent for critical roles.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates to ensure alignment with job specifications and company culture.
• Coordinate and manage the interview process, including scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate communication.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system and generate recruitment reports.
• Conduct compensation and benefits analysis for various roles, support the offer approval process, and extend offer letters to selected candidates.
• Design candidate experience surveys and analyze feedback.
• Perform background and reference checks.
• Prepare reports on new hire metrics (e.g. time-to-fill, time-to-hire and source of hire).
• Inquire for referrals while tracking and managing referral bonus requests.
• Assist with new hire onboarding (e.g. preparing necessary paperwork, I9 collection, employee files).
• Support employer branding efforts by promoting the company’s culture and values to prospective candidates.
• Support ongoing HR projects and perform other tasks as directed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Being a creative thinker, self-starter, and problem solver
• Fluent in Microsoft Office programs
• Passion for candidate experience and supporting internal customers within the Securitas organization
• Ability to accurately enter employee data into company HRIS system
• Demonstrated candidate sourcing abilities
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success in employer branding and candidate engagement strategies
• High volume recruiting experience highly preferred
• Low voltage and or technical recruiting experience preferred
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Experience using professional social networks (LinkedIn, in particular)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Work experience in a HR or Talent Acquisition capacity preferred 2+ years
• Available to work onsite at a Securitas office location required
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources preferred
• Available for occasional business travel as needed

Securitas Technologies offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Opportunity for annual merit pay increases
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational Assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.