We are looking for a Recruiting Specialist to support hiring initiatives for a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Vernon Hills, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a talent acquisition specialist who can manage recruitment activities from initial sourcing through offer coordination while delivering a strong candidate experience. The role will partner with hiring teams to identify talent needs, maintain organized recruiting workflows, and help attract candidates with experience for corporate and operational functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, overseeing each stage from intake discussions and sourcing strategy through interviews and hiring decisions.<br>• Build and maintain candidate pipelines by using proactive sourcing methods across job boards, databases, networking channels, and other recruiting resources.<br>• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, align on candidate profiles, and adjust search strategies as business needs evolve.<br>• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to assess experience, qualifications, and overall fit for open positions.<br>• Manage activity within the applicant tracking system, ensuring records are accurate, current, and compliant throughout the hiring process.<br>• Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and communication between candidates and internal stakeholders to keep searches moving efficiently.<br>• Support offer preparation and other recruitment-related documentation while maintaining a consistent and timely candidate experience.<br>• Monitor recruiting progress and share updates with stakeholders on pipeline health, hiring challenges, and market availability of talent.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented HR/Recruiting Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding activities for a long-term contract position in Carol Stream, Illinois. This role will help create a smooth candidate experience by coordinating interviews, maintaining timely communication, and assisting with pre-employment steps that keep hires on track. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, comfort working in HR systems such as Paycom, and the ability to manage multiple recruiting and administrative tasks with accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Arrange on-site interviews by aligning schedules between candidates and internal team members.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, providing updates and responding to questions throughout the hiring process.</p><p>• Maintain interview calendars and confirm logistics to ensure meetings are scheduled accurately and efficiently.</p><p>• Post open positions in the applicant tracking system and help keep job listings current.</p><p>• Support onboarding activities by coordinating background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements.</p><p>• Monitor hiring documentation and follow up on outstanding items to help prevent delays in start dates.</p><p>• Assist with recruiting activities such as conducting initial candidate outreach, completing basic screening steps, and supporting sourcing efforts through online job boards and career sites.</p><p>• Prepare employment offers and help move selected candidates through the next stages of the hiring process.</p>