Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Recruiter)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview processes across restaurants, manufacturing facilities, and corporate teams to ensure an exceptional candidate journey
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintain timely, organized, and friendly communication with applicants
• Collaborate with hiring managers to schedule interviews and collect feedback
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and sourcing initiatives
• Prepare offer letters and onboarding paperwork
• Coordinate background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Schedule orientations and onboarding activities; occasionally facilitate new hire orientation
• Help create an outstanding first-day and first-week experience for new teammates
• Maintain candidate records in Paylocity and the recruiting systems
• Track hiring progress and recruiting metrics
• Keep recruiting materials and processes organized and up to date
• Identify opportunities to improve the hiring process
• Assist with employee appreciation events and recognition programs
• Support employee communications and engagement initiatives
• Contribute to a culture that makes Home Run Inn a great place to work

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1 to 3 years of recruiting, HR, administrative, or coordination experience preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience using HR systems or Applicant Tracking Systems; Paylocity experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Technologies

• Paylocity
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Family-owned company with close to 100 years of Chicago history
• Supportive leaders focused on your growth and development
• Opportunity to impact the teammate experience directly
• Culture built on connection, support, and continuous improvement
• Recognition through Best & Brightest and Most Loved Workplace awards
• Celebration of achievements and small wins
• Paid time off, paid sick/personal time, and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplementary insurances
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching opportunities
• Free 24/7 on-demand virtual healthcare for you and your family
• Discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment, and more
• Access to pizza perks just for fun

What you'll spend your time

• Creating an outstanding candidate experience
• Helping new teammates hit the ground running
• Keeping recruiting operations running smoothly
• Supporting our culture and engagement efforts

You're a great fit if you

• Enjoy making people feel welcomed and supported
• Are naturally organized and adept at coordinating many moving parts
• Communicate with warmth, professionalism, and confidence
• Can manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Look for ways to improve processes and workflows
• Believe every interaction matters

What to expect

• Full-time, hybrid role based in the Woodridge Corporate Office
• Standard business hours with occasional evenings or weekends for recruiting events
• Occasional travel to Chicagoland restaurant and manufacturing locations
• A collaborative team culture that balances productivity, support, and a touch of fun

Our values

• Family – we support one another and succeed together
• Pride – we set high standards because teammates and guests deserve our best
• Grit – we continuously learn, improve, and refine how we do things
• Courage – we own mistakes, speak honestly, and grow from experiences
• Purpose – to give people home runs in their day