Talent Acquisition Specialist

RINA•Chicago, IL

11d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

RINA is recruiting a Talent Acquisition Specialist for its Global Human Resources Division, based in Houston, Texas, or Chicago/Lisle, Illinois. With support from the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and in collaboration with the local Human Resources Director, the role delivers recruiting across the organization by executing the annual recruiting plan and using traditional and creative sourcing strategies to meet hiring needs and business growth objectives. The specialist partners with senior recruiters and HR leadership to understand organizational priorities, sources and evaluates candidates, manages interview logistics and applicant-tracking records, and builds relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders. The role also contributes to employer branding, market research, compliance, recruitment analytics, and continuous improvement of recruiting processes. Compensation is $65,000–$90,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or another field of study.
At least 3 years of recruitment experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all organizational levels and people from varying backgrounds.
Knowledge of relevant HR laws and regulatory requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Situational agility: adjust approach to circumstances, learn from experience, and pivot in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineering, consulting, or professional services is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with senior recruiters and the local HR Director to understand the organization, staffing needs, priorities, and recruitment strategy.
Implement the annual recruiting plan in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
Use job boards, professional networking sites, industry events, social media, association job boards, and networking to source candidates.
Develop creative recruiting strategies in response to market conditions.
Review resumes and conduct initial candidate assessments, phone screenings, and interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Manage interview scheduling, arrange occasional in-person interviews, and facilitate travel arrangements when needed.
Maintain applicant and interview data in the applicant tracking system.
Build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders and support clear communication and a positive candidate experience.
Educate managers on hiring for attributes, behaviors, and technical skills.
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor practices and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.
Contribute to developing and promoting the employer brand.
Ensure recruitment compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
Analyze recruitment metrics to assess sourcing strategies, identify improvement areas, and make data-driven recommendations.
Identify recruiting process improvements and collaborate with the team to implement best practices.
Share insights and best practices with the recruitment team and support collective goals.
Adapt recruitment strategies to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, and Health Savings Account.
Transit and parking benefits.
Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, and Voluntary AD&D insurance.
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Voluntary Accident and Voluntary Critical Illness insurance.
Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Nursery grant.
Travel resource services.
401(k) plan with company discretionary match.