People & Culture Talent Specialist

Lawrence Hall•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Hall is seeking a strategic, data-minded People & Culture Talent Specialist to support recruitment and talent initiatives across the organization. The role partners with department leaders and hiring teams to build candidate pipelines, improve hiring processes, and use workforce analytics to support employee engagement and retention. It also supports candidates and internal teams through sourcing for specialized roles, structured onboarding, internship coordination, and process improvement. The position is based at Lawrence Hall’s Francisco Campus in Chicago and requires travel to other Lawrence Hall sites using a personal vehicle or reliable vehicle access. A flexible schedule is required to attend career events and recruitment activities after hours and/or on weekends. The position is exempt under FLSA requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage high-volume candidate pipelines and influence leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Valid Illinois Driver’s License, access to a personal vehicle, and proof of insurance for travel among Lawrence Hall sites.
Ability to pass a background check, driver clearance, and drug screening.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including attending career events and recruitment activities after hours and/or on weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting in nonprofit, behavioral health, social services, healthcare, or education settings.
Familiarity with Paycom, ApplicantPool, LinkedIn Recruiter, DocuSign, or workflow automation tools such as Power Automate.
Experience tracking workforce analytics, including turnover and vacancies.
Basic understanding of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

Partner with managers to assess staffing needs, establish hiring timelines, and refine job descriptions and interview resources.
Build diverse candidate pools through job boards, LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, and creative sourcing for hard-to-fill roles.
Provide interview guidance, assessment resources, and training to hiring managers to support consistent and fair hiring practices.
Represent Lawrence Hall at job fairs and community events and partner with Marketing on social media recruitment campaigns.
Manage offer letters and compensation documentation, and maintain accurate candidate data and metrics in the HRIS/ATS.
Track and analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, vacancy rates, and recruitment speed, to identify process improvements.
Partner with leadership to design structured 30-, 60-, and 90-day onboarding goals that support new-hire engagement and retention.
Assist with coordinating and expanding the Lawrence Hall internship program and community workforce partnerships.
Develop and maintain recruitment templates, workflows, and trackers to streamline talent processes.
Use technology and automation tools, such as Power Automate, to improve operational speed and efficiency.
Prepare data-driven workforce reports for leadership and ensure alignment with EEO, ADA, and confidentiality requirements.
Travel to Lawrence Hall sites throughout Chicago and attend recruitment-related activities as needed, including events after hours or on weekends.

Benefits

Average of 17–25 days of PTO and 9 holidays.
Medical insurance with HMO and PPO options.
Dental insurance with HMO and PPO options.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit.
Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and life resources.
Wellness Reimbursement Program.
Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.