Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Sauk Village, IL
Pay: $25.00–$26.00 per hour
Position type: Contract-to-hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Position overview
Kelly Services is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for our client in Sauk Village, Illinois. The assignment is expected to last approximately 3–4 months, with the possibility of permanent hire sooner. Conversion may depend on attendance, work quality, schedule compatibility, performance, and business needs.

In this role, you’ll support full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions and partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract and hire qualified candidates. You’ll advise hiring managers on recruitment best practices, help create a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding, and represent the client’s talent brand.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, providing coaching and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
  

• Review resumes and applications, identify qualified candidates, and conduct initial phone screenings.
  

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers; participate in interviews as needed and share input on candidate suitability.
  

• Support hiring managers with candidate evaluation and final selection decisions.
  

• Extend offers and negotiate employment terms in accordance with company policies and compensation structures.
  

• Partner with HR to coordinate onboarding and support a smooth transition for new hires.
  

• Help improve recruitment processes to increase efficiency and consistency.
  

• Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and hiring best practices.
  

• Protect confidential information throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Business Administration, Human Resources, or an equivalent field.
  

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including requisition management, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
  

• Experience advising and coaching hiring teams on recruitment best practices.
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple open requisitions.
  

• Understanding of employment legislation and recruitment best practices.
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, as well as recruitment software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
  

• Experience assessing candidates based on qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
  

• Experience handling confidential information.
  

• Recruitment experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar industry.

How to apply
Send your updated resume to [email protected] or call Nancy at 630-506-8757.
Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

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