Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Talent Acquisition coordinator for a hybrid role in Chicago. You will support onboarding, coordinate requisitions, and help manage candidate engagement across the organization. Two onsite days per week are required.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in recruiting support, strong communication, and the ability to handle high-volume workstreams. Compensation includes a solid package with a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resources, or related area.
• 2-5 years of experience coordinating and supporting recruiting activities, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
• Ability to handle high-volume requisitions and coordinate processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requisition process from approved status.
• Initiate background check, onboarding, and candidate engagement.
• Partner with departments to support recruiting efforts and events.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR

Tools

Workday

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Job Description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi‑family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.

Job Description

As part of the Team, recruits and provides onboarding support to the Talent Acquisition Department to ensure compliance with the organization hiring protocols and processes. Supports the recruiting strategies for industry‑related positions. Shift: Hybrid. Two days required onsite. Pay: Up to $35/hr Duration: 4 - 6 month assignment with possibility of extension.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates requisition process from approved requisition status.
• Initiates background check, onboarding, and candidate engagement process.
• Partners with other departments to support recruiting efforts.
• Participates in community outreach events, job fairs and networking activities to enhance candidates’ diversity and military recruiting.
• Evaluates resumes, cover letters, and job applications.
• Conducts phone interviews, coordinates interviews for hiring managers, and negotiates offers.
• Updates weekly staffing reports/metrics: tracks and analyzes reporting data to make recommendations on best practices and processes.
• Works with local HR team to coordinate new hire start dates.
• Provides miscellaneous support for Workday and other platforms utilized by the team.
• Develops ideas and strategies to build qualified talent pipelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Regular and predictable, full‑time, on‑site attendance during scheduled hours.

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree, Business Management, Human Resources, or other related area 2-5 years of experience coordinating and supporting recruiting activities - preferably in the manufacturing or construction industry. Ability to handle high‑volume requisitions

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Applicant Tracking System, Workday
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to take and follow through directions given, yet to be a strategic thinker
• Ability to build relationships and make decisions
• Must be a team player

Compensation for this role is targeted for $75k.

Benefits

• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi‑family housing development.