Talent Acquisition Specialist — IT & High-Volume Hiring

Illinois Secretary of State; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Managerial Asst III) to support sourcing, screening, and onboarding. The role collaborates with HR and hiring managers to attract high-quality talent, especially for IT positions, and to maintain a robust candidate pipeline.

The position reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager in Chicago and focuses on aligning recruitment practices with agency goals and culture.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of college with coursework in public or business administration.
• Three years of professional experience in talent acquisition, with IT focus.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using job boards, social media, and networking.
• Screen resumes and assess candidate qualifications.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to attract high-quality talent.

Skills

Sourcing candidates

Resume screening

Candidate pipeline management

Interview coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

ATS familiarity

Labor law knowledge

Education

Four-year college degree

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

SharePoint

Job description

Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Managerial Asst III) to support sourcing, screening, and onboarding. The role collaborates with HR and hiring managers to attract high-quality talent, especially for IT positions, and to maintain a robust candidate pipeline.

The position reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager in Chicago and focuses on aligning recruitment practices with agency goals and culture.