Talent Acquisition Specialist

Plexus•Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist partners with Plexus leadership and HR Business Partners to anticipate and meet evolving workforce needs and bring top talent into the company. The role owns the full recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, assessing, selecting, and onboarding new hires. It also involves building networks of passive candidates, forming relationships with community and business organizations, and potentially assisting with other general HR functions. The specialist advises hiring managers on candidate suitability and selection practices, builds knowledge of Plexus’s culture, benefits, products, and services to effectively present career opportunities, and supports candidates through their first day. The role may participate in formal onsite interviews and requires collaboration with HR partners and hiring leaders. Plexus describes its work as focused on helping create products that build a better world and emphasizes inclusive engagement, employee wellbeing, and values including growing people, building belonging, innovating responsibly, delivering excellence, and creating customer success.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate technical language and presentation skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.
Able to manage multiple priorities, produce excellent work results, and follow through on commitments.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Interpersonal skills for working with a variety of people throughout the company.
Ability to use Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, HRMS and Applicant Tracking Systems, and general office equipment and materials.
A bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of related experience are preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Two or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with HR Partners and hiring leaders to establish hiring needs, qualifications, and selection criteria.
Network, advertise, and use local or global platforms such as LinkedIn to engage passive candidates.
Own full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, phone screening, assessing, selecting, and supporting candidates through their first day.
Assess candidates’ skills, education, salary requirements, potential, and needs related to transitioning to a new role.
Participate in formal onsite interviews when needed.
Advise and counsel managers on candidate suitability for the job, team, and company.
Promote selection best practices that support employee retention.
Develop knowledge of the company’s culture, benefits, products, and services to present the company, job, and career opportunity effectively.
Build networks of passive candidates and relationships with community and business organizations.
Assist with other general HR functions as needed.