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.