Talent Acquisition Specialist

Join a collaborative, benefits-forward environment in Crystal Lake, IL. Baxter and Woodman Inc is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment and place top talent across Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, and Naperville, IL. You will partner with hiring managers and HR to craft a smooth candidate journey from outreach to onboarding. This onsite role offers a salary range of $57,000 - $70,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, finances, and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial planning program
• Life and disability insurance
• Tax savings plans
• Coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or a flexible schedule for eligible positions
• 401k plans with expert financial advisors
• Employee Stock Ownership Program

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating the selection process
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop job descriptions, and create effective recruitment strategies
• Source candidates using a mix of traditional and innovative methods such as job boards, social media, networking, referrals, career fairs, and community partnerships
• Utilize the applicant tracking system (ATS) to identify and engage passive candidates for open roles
• Conduct initial candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, experience, and cultural alignment
• Coordinate interview scheduling, hiring team communication, and candidate follow-up to ensure a smooth process
• Maintain accurate and compliant candidate records within the ATS
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Collaborate with external staffing agencies and recruitment vendors as needed
• Support the offer process by preparing offer letters and communicating compensation, benefits, and employment terms
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings, including background checks
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal and state employment laws, including EEO and affirmative action requirements
• Assist with employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns to enhance visibility and attract high-quality candidates
• Provide data and insights on recruiting metrics, trends, and opportunities for process improvement
• Support HR projects and initiatives related to talent acquisition and workforce planning

Requirements

• 2+ years of full cycle recruitment experience
• Willingness to travel to Baxter & Woodman’s regional office locations; own transportation required
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• ClearCo ATS
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ClearCo ATS
• Familiarity with the A/E/C Industry

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $57,000-$70,000 per year. Actual compensation packages are based on factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.