About The Position
The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is a hands-on recruitment professional responsible for managing full-cycle hiring processes and delivering exceptional experiences to candidates, hiring managers, and clients. The role combines consultative stakeholder engagement, data-driven strategy, and operational excellence. TAPs own requisitions, drive sourcing strategies, and act as trusted client advisors. This is a hybrid W-2 contract position requiring onsite attendance 1–2 days per week in Chicago, Illinois. The primary recruiting focus is engineering and corporate roles, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Reliability Engineers, and related positions. The position partners with stakeholders on workforce planning, market insights, and talent strategy; monitors recruitment performance and supplier quality; and works with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with business goals. ManpowerGroup describes its workplace as inclusive and committed to equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodation during the interview process is available upon request.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
- Experience recruiting for engineering and corporate positions.
- Strong strategic sourcing capabilities.
- Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including consulting with hiring leaders and delivering recruitment solutions in a client-facing role.
- Ability and willingness to work onsite at the client location in Chicago, Illinois.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute full-cycle recruitment processes from intake to offer.
- Source, screen, and present qualified candidates using innovative, data-informed strategies.
- Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client-specific hiring standards.
- Partner with sourcing and marketing teams to attract niche and high-demand talent.
- Serve as the primary stakeholder contact within a designated function or business area, building trusted relationships with hiring managers and HR partners.
- Provide guidance on workforce planning, market insights, and talent strategy.
- Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and competitor insights to support hiring decisions; advise on talent trends and pipeline development.
- Build consultative relationships with client stakeholders to influence recruitment outcomes.
- Deliver a transparent, supportive candidate experience.
- Schedule regular client check-ins to review recruitment progress, address concerns or challenges, and align recruitment priorities.
- Engage and manage third-party suppliers when additional support is needed; track supplier performance and maintain quality checks and process compliance.
- Analyze recruitment metrics and conduct root cause analysis to improve delivery.
- Present recruitment performance data, metrics, and insights within the assigned function or business area.
- Implement lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with business goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends and labor market dynamics.
- Share insights and recommendations with clients and internal teams.
- Attend industry events to promote the employer brand and expand talent networks.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
