Talent Acquisition Partner

fairlife • Chicago, IL

11d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

fairlife is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to join its Talent Acquisition team in Chicago. The role manages full-cycle recruiting across a variety of functions, helping attract, engage, and hire talent. The Talent Acquisition Partner advises hiring managers and supports sourcing, selection, and hiring efforts aligned with fairlife’s growth objectives.

As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, this person contributes to consistent recruiting processes, talent pipeline development, and recruiting best practices, partnering with business leaders and HR stakeholders. The position supports hiring across manufacturing, operations, corporate, and professional functions as business needs evolve. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition, and requires 5% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• 4–6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions and levels.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to source passive candidates through creative search strategies.
• Strong consultation and relationship-building skills with hiring managers and candidates.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use recruiting metrics and data to support hiring decisions.
• Results-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a broader team.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, or CPG recruiting experience.
• Experience with Greenhouse.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for assigned positions, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, and provide consultation throughout hiring.
• Build and maintain qualified talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, employee referrals, job boards, and other sourcing methods.
• Provide candidates with a positive experience through proactive communication, interview coordination, and timely follow-up.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, workflows, and reporting in Greenhouse and other recruiting technologies.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline health, and candidate flow, to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support consistent recruiting practices and compliance with company policies, employment laws, and hiring procedures.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and Talent Acquisition colleagues to ensure alignment throughout hiring.
• Assist with large-scale hiring initiatives across manufacturing, operations, corporate, and professional recruiting as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on day one.
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance up to $10,000.
• Parental support and family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
• 401(k) with up to 9% employer match.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing and work-life support.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Employer HSA funding for HDHP participants.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 and student loan repayment of $200 per month.
• Learning and development programs.
• Rewards and recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level