Talent Acquisition & HR Technology Lead

Talent Acquisition And HR Technology Excellence

Drive end-to-end talent acquisition and HR technology excellence by combining human-centered recruiting with AI-powered insights. This role leads full-cycle recruitment, enhances candidate and hiring manager experiences, and leverages data, automation, and analytics to deliver efficient, equitable, and high-impact hiring outcomes.

Champion a high-performing, inclusive hiring experience by leading full-cycle recruitment and leveraging data and AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes. This role balances innovation with compassion, ensuring every candidate and hiring manager interaction is meaningful, equitable, and aligned with organizational values.

Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding coordination, leveraging AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, recruitment strategies, and selection criteria, incorporating labor market intelligence and AI-driven insights.

Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, talent pipelines, and AI-powered sourcing platforms.

Utilize AI tools (e.g., resume screening, candidate matching, chatbots) to enhance candidate identification while maintaining a human-centered evaluation approach.

Ensure a positive, personalized candidate experience throughout the hiring process, balancing automation with meaningful human interaction.

Maintain and track recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, diversity metrics) and leverage predictive analytics to improve hiring outcomes.

Ensure compliance with federal, state (Illinois), and local employment laws, including responsible and ethical use of AI in hiring practices.

Support employer branding initiatives and inclusion hiring efforts through data insights and digital/AI-driven outreach strategies.

Be a Champion

Advocate for an exceptional, technology-enabled candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Act as a brand ambassador, leveraging AI and digital tools to promote the organization's culture, values, and employee value proposition.

Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance recruiting processes through automation and AI solutions.

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by using AI responsibly to support equitable hiring practices and mitigate bias.

Feel the Urgency

Approach hiring needs with a strong sense of urgency, using AI-enabled tools to accelerate sourcing, screening, and hiring decisions.

Effectively manage multiple requisitions, leveraging automation to prioritize workload and respond to changing business needs.

Anticipate hiring challenges using data and predictive analytics, acting quickly to resolve bottlenecks.

Maintain consistent, timely communication with stakeholders while using tools to enhance responsiveness and efficiency.

Own Your Impact

Take accountability for full-cycle recruiting results, using both traditional metrics and AI-driven insights to measure success.

Use data analytics and system-generated insights to evaluate recruiting effectiveness and continuously improve outcomes.

Ensure data accuracy and integrity within systems to maximize the effectiveness of AI tools and reporting.

Build trusted partnerships by combining human judgment with data-driven decision-making.

Act with Compassion and Integrity

Use AI tools ethically and transparently, maintaining fairness in candidate evaluation and selection.

Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity, including data used in AI systems.

Recognize and mitigate potential bias in both human and AI-assisted decision-making.

Promote an inclusive, respectful hiring environment aligned with organizational values and ethical standards.

HRIS & Analytics

Serve as system administrator for HRIS and Applicant Tracking System (ATS/ADP), including AI-enabled features and integrations.

Maintain employee data integrity, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance across systems and AI tools.

Generate and analyze HR reports and dashboards, utilizing advanced analytics and AI insights to support strategic decision-making.

Configure workflows, system updates, and integrations, including automation and AI-driven enhancements.

Troubleshoot system issues and partner with vendors on both traditional system and AI-related functionality.

Support HR technology implementations, upgrades, and process automation/AI initiatives.

Train HR team members and managers on HRIS tools, reporting capabilities, and responsible use of AI in HR processes.