Hiring: Talent Acquisition Specialist Company: Zekelman Industries Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:38:33 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •3-5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. •5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •Zekelman is seeking a driven, customer-focused •To join our team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts with a strong emphasis on high-volume hourly manufacturing and construction positions while also supporting professional and salaried hiring needs. This is a hybrid position in downtown Chicago and with travel requirements around 10%. •Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions across multiple locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. •Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver exceptional recruiting support. •Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates using a variety of recruiting channels. •Coordinate interview processes, including second and third-round interviews with management and executive leadership. •Ensure recruiting and selection processes are compliant with established talent acquisition policies and procedures. •Create and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent for manufacturing and professional positions. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. •Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, talent acquisition processes, and employment laws. •Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. •Demonstrated capacity to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. •Background in a high-volume staffing agency environment. •Knowledge of Canadian recruiting practices and employment markets. •Proven success managing high-volume requisition loads and delivering measurable recruiting results. •Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities. •401(k) plan with a generous company match. Compensation: •$65,000 - $85,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!