Lutheran Life Communities Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist Job at Arlington Heights, IL Full Time

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Lutheran Life Communities in Arlington Heights is currently looking for experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role you will directly impact the quality of candidates we hire by sourcing and prescreening top quality talent in the marketplace. Now is a fantastic time to join our Talent Acquisition team, because Recruiting has never been more important to the success of our organization.

You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition team members, Hiring Managers and Strategic HR Business Partners to understand current and future hiring needs while developing and executing creative sourcing strategies to engage a strong pipeline of diverse, passive talent to open roles within Lutheran Life Communities.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion and experience in candidate research, market intelligence, passive candidate outreach and sourcing and developing relationships with talent both within and outside of Arlington Heights, IL. We are looking for a team player that is innovative, resourceful, data-driven and capable of managing complex candidate pipelines, presenting to executives/leaders and managing recruiter relationships.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will:

· Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team members, Hiring Managers, Business Leaders and Strategic HR Business Partners as appropriate to assess talent requirements, build innovative sourcing and engagement strategies, drive and manage candidate pipelines to explore, leverage, and support our commitment to building talented diverse teams

· Conduct candidate generation activities for active talent needs, including a diverse pool, for the area(s) of recruitment supported

· Conduct candidate screenings to validate qualifications and provide an overall assessment of both technical/functional baseline relative to the position

· Act as a trusted advisor and establishes a deep understanding of role requirements and business strategy, while contributing towards a positive candidate and hiring team experience

· Expand pipelines through execution of strategic research, sourcing campaigns, market mapping via multiple sourcing channels, and leveraging feedback to drive continuous improvement

· Understand, embrace and contribute to Zurich North America’s commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging. This includes our belief that our future is brighter together because our voices are diverse, our behaviors are inclusive, our actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging

· Champion diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging through every aspect of the hiring journey

· Curate Talent Communities and performs outreach on a defined cadence

· Adhere to all policies governing the employment process to ensure correct application of policies and alignment in the area of expertise

Basic Qualifications:

· Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption based on medical or religious reasons

· Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience in Recruiting

OR

· High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Recruiting area

AND

· Experience within a staffing agency and/or corporate recruiting environment

· Experience with internet sourcing/advertising, direct sourcing, search techniques, LinkedIn Recruiter, SEO/SEM, social media (LinkedIn Groups and other online forums) and job boards/associations

Preferred Qualifications:

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including a proficiency in clear and concise oral and written communication

· Must be able to work independently with limited supervision

· Proven ability to take initiative, act with appropriate level of urgency and build positive and productive personal and professional relationships

· Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

· Ability to multi-task and effectively balance and prioritize multiple deliverables

· Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills

· Possess exceptional follow-through and attention to detail

· Able to be flexible, proactive, resourceful in hunting for information and unafraid to ask questions

· Advanced Microsoft Office skills

· Ability and desire to work as a team player

· In-depth knowledge of the talent acquisition landscape

As this role is currently categorized as Contract to Hire, the following company benefits will be offered for Full-time status:

· Medical Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

· Dental & Vision insurance

· Retirement Plan with company matching

· Company paid life insurance

· Childcare discounts at our on-site child day care

· Pet insurance discounts

· Voluntary-accidental death, Life and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

· Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location