Embark on an exhilarating career journey as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a dynamic, forward-thinking financial services company in Chicago! In this role, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the company’s future by discovering and recruiting the industry’s best talent. If you're passionate about finding top-tier professionals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at building meaningful relationships, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Specialist:
- Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle—from crafting eye-catching job postings to celebrating offer acceptances. Your impact will be felt across the company.
- Collaborate closely with department leaders to fully understand their unique hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies that bring top talent onboard.
- Source, attract, and engage candidates through multiple channels, from job boards and social media to professional networks and beyond.
- Conduct insightful initial interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit, ensuring each hire aligns with our company values and vision.
- Seamlessly coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring top-notch communication and feedback every step of the way.
- Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline to meet both immediate and future hiring needs—your foresight will be a game-changer!
- Stay ahead of market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitors’ moves to craft smart recruitment decisions.
- Maintain strict compliance with all hiring policies, legal regulations, and champion diversity initiatives that ensure an inclusive workplace.
Qualification of the Talent Acquisition Specialist:
- Previous experience in talent acquisition, ideally within the financial services industry.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—you can connect with candidates at all levels and make them feel valued.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools, ensuring you manage the recruitment process like a pro.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize and pivot in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
- Outstanding organizational skills with a laser focus on detail—you’ll juggle multiple priorities and still hit every mark.
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