Talent Acquisition Specialist- Technology (Contract)

Morningstar•Chicago, IL

5d•$50 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Morningstar’s corporate functions play an essential role in supporting our company’s strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations, and infrastructure. The People and Culture team is the steward of Morningstar’s unique culture. We design and deliver end-to-end programs and experiences that support the entire talent lifecycle. By helping our employees succeed, we contribute directly to Morningstar’s growth and long-term success. Recruiting and retaining great people is critical to Morningstar’s future. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a key role in driving that impact, with a specific focus on hiring technology talent across North America. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys full-cycle recruiting and is interested in deepening their expertise in technical hiring across engineering, data, and product domains. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire high-caliber talent into a range of technical roles that support Morningstar’s evolving technology landscape. We’re looking for a contractor (3-6 months) to help us uncover and hire exceptional talent into software engineering, data, infrastructure, and product-focused roles across the business.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting experience in a professional corporate environment, with a strong focus on technical recruiting
Demonstrated success hiring for a variety of technology roles, such as software engineers (frontend, backend, full-stack), data engineers, data scientists, cloud/infrastructure engineers, and technical product managers
Proven ability to source and engage passive technical talent using a variety of tools and strategies
Strong understanding of technical skill sets, hiring trends, and competitive talent landscapes
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
High attention to detail with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Passion for Morningstar’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work on 3-6-month contract

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for technology roles across North America, from intake through offer stage
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, align on hiring strategy, and calibrate on candidate profiles
Proactively source and engage technical talent across a range of skill sets (e.g., engineering, data, cloud, and product)
Review applications and assess candidates for both technical alignment and cultural fit
Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a high bar for candidate quality and experience
Maintain accurate candidate data in our applicant tracking system (Workday)
Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience
Provide market insights on talent availability, competitive landscape, and compensation trends for technical roles

Benefits

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups