Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Based in Lisle, Illinois on site, the Talent Acquisition Recruiter for KONE Americas leads full-cycle recruiting with an emphasis on proactive sourcing, pipeline development, and delivering high-quality hires to align with regional talent strategy and business growth.

Overview and Role Context

The role centers on partnering with regional leaders to understand staffing needs, drive proactive search efforts, and manage end-to-end recruitment to support operational priorities across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure the talent required to support regional business growth and operational needs
• Own end-to-end full-cycle recruiting processes
• Execute proactive sourcing to build a robust candidate pipeline
• Develop and maintain candidate pools for current and future opportunities
• Deliver high-quality hires that meet business requirements and timelines

Requirements

• Minimum five years of full-cycle recruiting experience in corporate, agency, or high-volume environments, with a proven record of direct candidate sourcing for KONE
• Two or more years of hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system, with Workday Recruiting preferred
• Expertise in Boolean search techniques and proactive sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter and other passive channels
• Three or more years of experience directly sourcing and hiring for skilled trades, manufacturing, field service, or technical/industrial roles
• Two or more years of experience influencing hiring decisions and partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers as a strategic talent advisor
• Proven ability to use data, market insights, and talent intelligence to shape recruiting strategies and improve outcomes
• Acts as a strategic talent advisor, earning credibility through consultative insight and a focus on long-term pipeline development
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Technologies

• Workday Recruiting
• LinkedIn Recruiter

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K employer match
• 401k employer non-elective contribution
• Well-being program
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Digital health solutions and telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family and medical leave
• Parental leave
• Leave to care for a domestic partner
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Buy-Up long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits

Annual Base Pay Range

The base pay range is USD 93,400 to USD 122,640 per year. The final compensation package depends on meeting role requirements, alignment with business needs, and individual factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and location.

Variable Compensation

Annual bonus plan with a 10 percent target incentive, split 50/50 between company and individual goals, contingent on the achievement of set targets.

Other

Beware of recruitment scams. KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. More details at www.kone.com/en/careers/ or https://careers.kone.com/en/.

Company Overview

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader in elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, along with maintenance and modernization solutions that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. The mission is to improve urban life by delivering innovative, safe, convenient, and reliable journeys. With a presence in more than 60 countries, KONE is recognized for innovation and sustainability by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism, and other industry observers.

Job Overview

As the Talent Acquisition Recruiter for KONE Americas, you will drive regional recruiting strategies, focusing on proactive sourcing, pipeline development, and delivery of high-quality hires to support regional growth objectives.

Job Duties

• Attract and secure the talent needed to support regional business growth and operational needs
• Own full-cycle recruitment processes from requisition to offer
• Engage in proactive sourcing to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Nurture and expand pipelines for current and future roles
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality hires aligned with business requirements

About KONE

At KONE, innovation and collaboration define the culture. The company emphasizes employee engagement and sustainability, ethical practices, and mutual respect. KONE supports career and personal growth while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

United States Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits framework available in the United States includes the comprehensive package described above, comprising salary, bonus potential, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional voluntary programs.