Talent Acquisition Specialist

VelocityEHS•Chicago, IL

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

This existing vacancy is open to candidates that reside near Chicago, IL or Toronto, ON for periodic in-person collaboration. VelocityEHS is the global leader in EHS solutions and a pioneer in practical AI for workplace safety. We help thousands of organizations make workplaces safer and more sustainable through innovative technology and a people-first approach. As our HR Talent Specialist, you'll be both an HR champion and a talent hunter-driving recruitment globally while contributing to HR programs that strengthen engagement, culture, and compliance. This is a high-impact role where you'll partner directly with senior leaders, influence hiring strategies, and help shape the future of Talent Acquisition at VelocityEHS. You'll join a small but mighty HR team that supports employees across the globe, thriving on collaboration, open communication, and strong connections that make our impact far greater than our size. Success here takes an all-hands-on-deck, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude-where self-starters jump in, own challenges, and help the whole team win. As owners of the culture, every HR team member is expected to live our values and contribute to making Velocity a great place to work.

Requirements

3+ years' experience in recruitment with an employment agency or high volume and varied discipline corporate environment with particular focus on sales and tech
2+ years' experience collaborating with senior leaders on hiring decisions and talent strategy
Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Knowledge of global full life-cycle recruitment and best practices, including sourcing and agency coordination
Proven experience owning Sales recruiting with aggressive targets and managing external recruiting agency partnerships
Experience with (ATS) applicant tracking systems
Understanding of U.S. Affirmative Action requirements and ability to apply them to recruiting processes, reporting, and documentation
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; strong relationship-building, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills; ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Organization & Execution: Strong project management and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Professionalism & Drive: Demonstrated business professionalism, ethics, and creativity; enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive with a passion for recruiting and candidate experience
Candidate Engagement: Confident and comfortable in outreach activities (must not be "afraid of the phone"), with the ability to engage and inspire top talent

Nice To Haves

Recruitment in SaaS corporate environment
Experience or exposure to other functions of HR beyond recruitment

Responsibilities

Full life-cycle recruiting globally (with emphasis on the U.S, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia) for a variety of roles and levels, including technology, development, product, customer success, sales, and corporate functions
Lead full-cycle recruitment for Sales roles across all levels, driving quarterly sales hires to meet aggressive growth goals in a fast-paced SaaS environment
Conduct new hire intake meetings with hiring managers, define role requirements, and align on recruiting strategies that meet fast-paced SaaS business needs
Coordinate and manage the interview processes, ensuring timely scheduling, clear communication, candidate follow-up, and structured evaluation to deliver a strong candidate experience
Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill SaaS roles (e.g., software engineering, product management, technical SaaS sales) to proactively support future growth
Lead full-cycle recruitment for Sales roles across all levels, driving 5-7 hires per quarter to meet aggressive growth goals in a fast-paced SaaS environment
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for Sales roles, including AE, BDR, and Sales leadership, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates
Own and manage Affirmative Action compliance in the U.S., ensuring recruiting processes, reporting, and documentation meet federal requirements while supporting inclusive hiring practices
Serve as cultural ambassador for the organization, assisting as needed in orientation and employee engagement programming
Administer any applicant testing, reference and background checking, and presenting offers of employment
Manage recruitment efforts of varied positions at all levels of the organization
Be responsible for the on-boarding process and new hire administrative tasks
Plan and prepare for future recruitment mandates by generating an ongoing pool of candidates
Maintain all pertinent requisition, applicant, and interview data in UKG (ATS)
Help manage, update, and report on HR and Recruiting data and metrics via UKG and Excel
Accurate and timely use of the Recruiting and Onboarding section of the UKG HRIS system
Handle confidential and non-routine information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Continual improvement of processes and procedures
Champion the VelocityEHS Values in all hiring functions
Other projects and support as assigned by Human Resources

Benefits

Generous time off programs
Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
Parental leave plans for all family types
Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family's needs
Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)

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