Talent Acquisition Specialist Job at KDM Engineering (Chicago)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

KDM Engineering

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

65000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

KDM Engineering is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across the organization. This role will play a critical part in building our growing team by sourcing, evaluating, and hiring top talent—primarily engineering and technical professionals, while also supporting non-technical hiring needs as required. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, manage job postings, oversee the applicant tracking system, and deliver a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.

Job Responsibility:

Manage full life-cycle recruitment for internal corporate positions
Partner with hiring managers to identify current and future hiring needs, including technical requirements for engineering roles
Source passive and active candidates using job boards, professional networks, social media, and Boolean search techniques
Draft and maintain clear, accurate job descriptions and post to appropriate recruiting platforms
Screen applicants for qualifications, experience, and role alignment
Coordinate and conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews
Present qualified candidates and hiring recommendations to hiring managers
Facilitate offer letters, employment paperwork, and pre-employment processes
Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system and provide timely communication to candidates throughout the hiring process

Requirements:

Strong understanding of recruiting processes, with the ability to interpret and explain technical job requirements
Experience recruiting engineering or technical roles preferred
background in distribution engineering or related fields is a plus
Working knowledge of modern sourcing techniques, including social media and Boolean search
Experience using Paylocity or similar HRIS/ATS platforms
Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening requirements, including drug testing, background checks, reference verification, and education/employment verification
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license required

What we offer:

Positive team environment
Competitive salaries
Flexible schedules
Growth opportunities
Training and professional development
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Paid time-off
Paid holidays
Volunteer leave
Performance bonuses
HSA
Transit program
Parental and maternity leave
Supportive management
Professional development assistance
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program
team-building outings
Laidback office culture

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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