Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Manager

Giordano’s is seeking a Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Manager to lead end-to-end hiring and shape talent acquisition strategies that support organizational staffing needs. This onsite role in Chicago, IL focuses on full-cycle recruiting, compliance-aware processes, and the effective use of talent management tools and an ATS to streamline workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet staffing requirements across all levels.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding of new hires.
• Use talent management systems and applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as UltiPro or Kenexa BrassRing to support recruiting operations.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide guidance on candidate sourcing and selection.
• Drive campus recruiting efforts and participate in job fairs to build pipelines of emerging talent.
• Perform employment law compliance checks related to HR sourcing, external recruiting, and high-volume hiring practices.
• Apply social media marketing (recruitment) to promote open roles and support employer branding across relevant platforms.
• Oversee employee orientation programs and support employee evaluation processes to support successful team integration.
• Participate in training and development activities focused on HR legal compliance, HR systems, and talent management best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Proven recruiting experience, including executive recruiting, technical recruiting, and high-volume recruitment environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills to engage candidates effectively.
• Familiarity with talent management platforms such as UltiPro or Kenexa BrassRing, as well as ATS platforms.
• Knowledge of employment and labor law applicable to talent management and HR legal compliance standards.
• Ability to source candidates using research, cold calling, social media marketing (recruitment), and other innovative channels.
• Experience with employee relations, employee orientation, employee evaluation, and succession planning is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in fast-paced settings.
• Proactive relationship management skills with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.

Technology and Tools

• UltiPro
• Kenexa BrassRing
• ATS (applicant tracking systems)

Compensation

USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year (Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year).

Work Location

Onsite in Chicago, IL.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance