Recruiting Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Type: W2, 6-month Contract
Job Location: Deerfield, Illinois 60015
- Hybrid with 2-3 days onsite
Pay Rate: $43 – $45 per hour
We are seeking a dynamic Recruiting Talent Acquisition Specialist for a contract position to join our team. This role focuses on sourcing, coordinating, and supporting the recruitment of senior-level executives and leadership positions across global markets. It combines strategic sourcing expertise with exceptional coordination skills to ensure a seamless executive hiring process from initial outreach through final placement.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Sourcing & Research
- Conduct comprehensive global market research to identify and map potential executive candidates across industries and functions.
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, executive databases, industry networks).
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified executive candidates.
- Research target companies, competitors, and industry trends to inform sourcing strategies.
- Create detailed candidate profiles and market intelligence reports.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and hiring managers in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
Candidate Coordination & Relationship Management
- Manage candidate communication and scheduling across multiple time zones.
- Coordinate complex interview schedules involving C-suite executives and board members.
- Facilitate virtual and in-person interviews, ensuring technical and logistical readiness.
- Maintain regular touchpoints with candidates for updates and feedback.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring an exceptional experience.
- Coordinate onsite interviews for candidates visiting the Deerfield, IL office.
Search Process Support
- Partner with senior recruiters, TA leadership, and hiring managers to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
- Assist in developing search strategies and sourcing plans.
- Support creation of position specifications and candidate presentation materials.
- Assist with offer negotiations and executive compensation discussions.
- Coordinate with TA Operations on background checks and pre-employment screening.
Administrative Excellence
- Maintain accurate job requisitions and candidate records in the ATS.
- Generate regular pipeline reports and search status updates.
- Manage confidential documents and ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, EU Pay Directive).
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in recruiting coordination or talent acquisition.
- Proven experience supporting senior-level recruitment processes.
- Experience with Workday ATS and other recruiting technologies.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including interaction with C-level executives.
- Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques and tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search).
- High discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Advanced proficiency in Workday ATS.
- Familiarity with sourcing tools and databases.
- Knowledge of employment law and recruiting best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in executive search firms, professional services, or corporate executive recruiting.
- Prior global recruiting and coordination experience.
- Experience recruiting executives for private companies.
- Industry certifications in talent acquisition or HR.
- Experience supporting C-suite recruitment.
- Understanding of executive compensation structures (base salary, bonuses, equity, benefits).
- Multilingual capabilities preferred.