Talent Acquisition Manager

The Place for Children with Autism•Chicago, IL

8h•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At The Place for Children with Autism, we’re more than a therapy center. We’re a team on a mission to help children with autism thrive. As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll lead a team dedicated to sourcing our most important asset – Our People. You’ll inspire a team that champions our mission, culture, and employer brand, ensuring every candidate experiences the warmth, purpose, and professionalism that makes The Place unique.

Requirements

5+ years of experience demonstrated success in a competitive talent acquisition environment as a high-volume Recruiter, Senior Recruiter and/or Talent Acquisition Team Lead.
2+ years leading a talent acquisition team in a hybrid work environment.
Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, negotiating offers, and employment branding.
Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and best practices with a proven ability to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit effectively.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (most specifically Greenhouse).
Strong process improvement, organizational and time management abilities
Proficient in the use of social media and job boards, including Meta, LinkedIn, Indeed, and TikTok.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of The Place’s full talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission, values, and organizational goals. This includes recruitment, onboarding, internal mobility, and workforce planning.
Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts across all levels of the organization, while building scalable, standardized processes that deliver a world-class candidate experience.
Coach, mentor, and develop the recruiting team to maintain a strong and diverse talent pipeline, fostering professional growth and high performance.
Oversee all aspects of performance management for direct reports, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, performance reviews, promotions, and, when necessary, corrective actions.
Partner closely with Regional Managers and business leaders to understand current and future staffing needs and implement creative solutions for attracting and retaining top talent.
Develop and track meaningful recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source-of-hire, candidate quality, acceptance rates) to measure success and continuously improve processes.
Collaborate with People Operations and regional teams to design and deliver recruiting training programs, including onboarding for hiring managers and interview best practices.
Build and maintain relationships with universities, community organizations, and other talent partners to support long-term recruitment pipelines.
Plan and execute hiring events, career fairs, campus recruiting initiatives, and other engagement opportunities that showcase The Place as an employer of choice.
Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives throughout the recruitment process to ensure representation and access for all candidates.
Promote The Place’s employer brand across social media, professional networks, and local communities, highlighting the mission, culture, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

You'll enjoy 9 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, and the ability to accrue vacation, paid leave, sick leave, and wellness time — all to help you balance work and life
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Disability and Life Insurance
Up to six weeks paid Parental Leave
401k with company match up to 3%
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA
Monthly wellness reimbursement up to $25
Pet Insurance – because fur-babies count too!
Development programs, feedback loops, and growth checkpoints are built into every employee’s journey.
Partnerships with multiple universities (including the Chicago School of Psychology, National Louis University, Capella University, and more!), giving you access to courses that lead to certificates, or obtaining a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in Behavioral Therapy.
Leaders who are accessible, supportive, and invested in your success.
An inclusive and collaborative company that values DEIB and ensuring that all voices are heard.
Opportunities to get involved beyond your role – Joining employee-led initiatives and committees that help shape our culture, plan events, and connect across our centers.
A workplace that prioritizes mental wellness, positivity, and balance while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
Recognition programs that reward dedication, creativity, and teamwork, making you feel appreciated every day.