Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Daniels Health

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist managing full-cycle recruitment at healthcare waste management leader. Collaborating with hiring leaders and developing talent pipelines for critical roles.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,161 - $101,267 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, while maintaining compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and develop effective talent strategies to meet organizational needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceSourcing Strategies DevelopmentRecruiting Technologies ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingSourcing StrategiesCandidate AssessmentNegotiation SkillsMarket InsightsCompensation BenchmarkingOnboarding ProcessesBackground ChecksTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachCustomer-FocusedInterpersonal SkillsTrust BuildingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterATS PlatformsJob BoardsMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Recruitment LifecycleTalent PipelinesEmployment LawsHR Best PracticesCorporate Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including intake meetings, job advertising, sourcing, pre-screening, interviews, reference checks, offer management, and contract preparation
Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define role requirements, and develop accurate, compelling position descriptions
Support new hire onboarding to help ensure a seamless, engaging, and positive candidate-to-employee experience
Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, including market insights, compensation benchmarking, candidate assessment, and selection strategy
Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor on talent-related matters
Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical roles to support current and future business needs
Ensure candidates complete all pre-hire requirements, including background checks, assessments, and other role-specific steps
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company recruitment policies
Research recruiting trends, market conditions, and HR topics to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred
6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally supporting a variety of functions across an organization
Experience recruiting for roles across departments such as Operations, IT, Marketing, Finance, HR, Accounting, and other corporate or field-based teams
Proven ability to design and execute effective sourcing strategies for competitive or hard-to-fill roles
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, customer-focused approach with the ability to build credibility and trust with hiring leaders and candidates
Proficiency with recruiting technologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, ATS platforms, and related sourcing tools
Independent, resourceful, and structured work style with strong attention to detail
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong alignment with Daniels Health values and a commitment to teamwork, integrity, and service excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
retirement savings plans with company match contributions
paid vacation and sick time
wellness resources
life insurance
professional development opportunities