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Talent Acquisition Operations Partner

Ace Hardware Oak Brook, IL

Oak Brook, IL

1mo ago Closed

$76k - $96k/yr Full time Business Partner Business Partnering Hr Technology

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 3, 2026).

Job Description

Benefits

Performance-based incentive opportunities tied to role and grade level, with historical payouts averaging 122% of target.
Generous 401(k) with a fully vested employer match in year one, plus quarterly contributions and an annual discretionary contribution; company contributions have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation over the past five years.
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for you and dependents, with up to 26 weeks of disability protection (short and long term) and life insurance.
Starting vacation of 21 days (prorated in the first year) and up to six paid holidays, depending on the hire month.
Company car, phone, and fuel card provided for field-based roles.
Commitment to development and coaching through on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a robust tuition assistance program, supported by a performance-management approach beyond the typical yearly review.
Ace Cares Week offering 20 hours of volunteer time per year, plus opportunities to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
Frequent campus events such as Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales.
Convenient services on-site, including mobile spa services, car care, dry cleaning, dental and vision services, flu shots, recycling, and more.
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt, etc.), plus savings on travel, fitness, computers, and thousands of other offers.
Birth and adoption bonding paid time off, as well as adoption cost reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program with free access to therapists and lawyers, financial guidance, elder and childcare resources, and event-tickets assistance.
Identity theft protection as part of a supportive benefits package.

Ace Hardware is seeking a Talent Acquisition Operations Partner for Ace Hardware Home Services, based in Oak Brook, IL with a hybrid work model. The role centers on designing, optimizing, and scaling talent attraction and recruiting programs for skilled trades and frontline positions, guided by data insights and cross-functional collaboration. Salary range: $76,300 to $95,500 per year.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with talent acquisition leaders to craft recruitment marketing plans aligned with hiring demand.
Develop programs that establish steady pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
Identify gaps in attraction strategies and propose new channels, partners, or solutions.
Streamline and standardize workflows, tools, and processes across the hiring lifecycle.
Improve efficiency, consistency, and the candidate and hiring team experience.
Assist with the implementation of new tools and technologies from configuration through adoption.
Monitor and analyze key metrics such as funnel conversion, sourcing performance, and requisition volume.
Translate data into clear insights that inform strategy and stakeholder decisions.
Develop reporting that promotes accountability and transparency.
Support programs across CRM, trade schools, skilled trades partnerships, military talent, and inclusive recruiting initiatives.
Help shift the business from reactive hiring to proactive pipeline development.
Collaborate with HR Managers, Hiring Managers, and Operations leaders.
Influence adoption of best practices and standardized hiring approaches.
Act as a trusted strategic partner for recruitment initiatives.
Manage relationships with recruiting and marketing partners.
Coordinate hiring events, career fairs, and local hiring activations.
Maintain and improve documentation, playbooks, and process guides.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in talent acquisition operations, recruitment marketing, or employer branding.
Experience in high-volume decentralized hiring environments; exposure to skilled trades or home services is preferred.
Strong project management skills with a record of delivering end-to-end initiatives.
Comfort using AI tools for content creation, reporting, and campaign optimization.
Ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights.
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Hands-on, builder mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
Experience with applicant tracking systems; Workday is preferred.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
Willingness to travel up to 20%.

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