Talent Acquisition Specialist

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.

Zekelman is seeking a driven, customer-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts with a strong emphasis on high-volume hourly manufacturing and construction positions while also supporting professional and salaried hiring needs. This is a hybrid position in downtown Chicago and with travel requirements around 10%. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships with hiring leaders, and is passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful career opportunities.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions across multiple locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver exceptional recruiting support.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates using a variety of recruiting channels.
• Coordinate interview processes, including second and third-round interviews with management and executive leadership.
• Ensure recruiting and selection processes are compliant with established talent acquisition policies and procedures.
• Create and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent for manufacturing and professional positions.
• Draft, review, and manage job postings and recruitment advertising.
• Conduct reference checks, background checks, and coordinate pre-employment activities.
• Leverage social media and networking platforms to attract passive and active candidates.
• Support diversity, military, and community outreach recruiting initiatives through job fairs and networking events.
• Coach HR and operational leaders on recruiting best practices, hiring trends, and selection tools.
• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and cost-to-fill, and provide regular reporting.
• Partner with local HR teams to support onboarding and new hire integration.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and hiring outcomes.
• Assist with various HR administration and generalist responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience recruiting both hourly operations talent and professional-level positions.
• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, talent acquisition processes, and employment laws.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Experience recruiting for multiple geographic locations.
• Background in a high-volume staffing agency environment.
• Knowledge of Canadian recruiting practices and employment markets.
• Proven success managing high-volume requisition loads and delivering measurable recruiting results.

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality…