Talent Acquisition Specialist

Terra Engineering Ltd•Chicago, IL

7d•$27 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting TERRA's recruiting efforts by sourcing, screening, and coordinating interview activities for candidates in professional, technical, and administrative roles. This position partners with hiring managers and to attract and hire qualified talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This position manages recruiting activities from sourcing through offer acceptance and works under general supervision to support TERRA's ongoing hiring needs.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
3–5 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing experience
Experience recruiting engineering, environmental, surveying, construction, or professional services positions strongly preferred
Knowledge of recruiting and candidate sourcing practices
Ability to identify and engage passive candidates
Strong networking, relationship-building, and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruiting technologies
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a part-time environment.
Ability to uphold workplace safety and follow TERRA's health & safety protocols
Maintain a work schedule and location conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements

Nice To Haves

HR and/or Recruiting certification a plus

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment activities for assigned positions
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and candidate qualifications
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified active and passive candidates
Review applications, conduct initial candidate screenings, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers
Coordinate interviews and facilitate candidate communication throughout the hiring process
Assist with preparing employment offers within established guidelines
Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience
Source candidates through job boards, professional associations, employee referrals, networking events, educational institutions, and other recruiting channels
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, including specialized and difficult-to-fill positions
Develop relationships with universities, industry organizations, referral sources, and recruiting partners
Monitor labor market trends and recruiting best practices to improve sourcing effectiveness
Maintain applicant tracking system records and candidate documentation
Track recruiting activity, hiring metrics, and sourcing effectiveness
Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies
Assist with recruiting process improvements and special projects
Follow all TERRA standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance
Company-paid basic life/ADD and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
Supplemental insurance options (voluntary life/ADD, accident, hospital, critical illness)
Retirement plan options with safe-harbor match and profit-sharing
Annual bonus potential
Paid holidays and time off
Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
A personable culture conducive to growth and professional development