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Mizkan America · 3 hours ago

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Schaumburg, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Mizkan America is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for leading full cycle recruiting efforts to attract and hire top talent across various departments. This role involves developing strategic sourcing plans, enhancing employer branding, and leveraging data analytics to optimize recruiting effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate professional, technical, and leadership roles

Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective, tailored recruiting strategies

Source candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals

Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter and other professional platforms to identify and engage top talent

Utilize AI-driven tools and analytics to improve sourcing efficiency, candidate matching, and process automation

Analyze recruiting metrics and trends to make data-driven decisions that enhance strategy and optimize outcomes

Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure cultural and role fit, and manage offer negotiations to secure top talent

Maintain strong talent pipelines for critical roles and future hiring needs

Track and report recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and provide regular reporting to HR leadership

Design, implement, and lead the company’s internship program, including program structure, recruitment, onboarding, engagement activities, and evaluation

Build and maintain relationships with universities, career centers, and external partners to attract top intern talent and strengthen the early-career pipeline

Coordinate intern performance reviews, feedback sessions, and conversion strategies to support long-term talent acquisition goals

Represent the company at career fairs, university recruiting, networking events, industry conferences, and other talent outreach initiatives

Support new hire onboarding and participate in orientation sessions to ensure a seamless candidate-to-employee transition

Gather feedback from new hires and hiring managers regarding the recruiting process and implement process improvements based on this feedback

Develop and deliver training for leaders on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and inclusive hiring practices

Mentor, train, and support junior HR team members

Manage applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure data integrity

Ensure compliance with employment laws and hiring policies

Stay current on industry trends, labor market conditions, and best practices

Assist with other HR-related projects

Regular, predictable, in-person attendance on the business days the Company requires in-person attendance at this facility. (In-person attendance is optional on the other workdays.) For non-required-in-person attendance days, employees are expected to be present and engaged during the designated work hours for this role

Qualification

Full-cycle recruitmentSourcing techniquesApplicant tracking systemsRecruitment analyticsLinkedIn RecruiterEmployment laws knowledgeCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsRelationship-buildingHR certificationMicrosoft Suite proficiencyStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingMentoring skills