Talent Success Specialist

Talent Success Specialist

Schaumburg, IL;
Eden Prairie, MN;
Earth City, MO

At C.A. Carlin, we take brands to new heights. We are one of the leading privately held sales agencies in the industry. Thanks to nimble growth and associations with our operating partners, C.A. Fortune and C.A. Ferolie, we have built brand value that is unlike any other in the CPG industry.

Since our start in 1962, we have built industry relationships on the foundation of trust and action. We turn information into insight. We convert insight into programs. We drive programs that consistently deliver results to our clients, on their timeline.

We have more than 300 associates and multiple offices throughout the country. We represent top brands in many categories such as confection, snack, grocery, beverage, frozen, dairy etc.

The Talent Success Specialist plays a hands-on role in keeping our talent processes running — from hiring and onboarding to compliance, performance cycles, and employee experience. You'll take real ownership of the day-to-day work across the employee lifecycle, reporting directly to a Talent Success Business Partner who sets direction on anything sensitive or judgment-based.

This is a strong fit for someone who has run a process or program from start to finish, in an administrative, operations, or coordination capacity, and is ready to bring that same reliability to the talent side of the business. Prior HR experience isn't required; what matters most is that you can own something end-to-end independently.

• Own full talent acquisition coordination; job postings, candidate pipeline management, interview scheduling, and offer letter preparation.
• Run new hire onboarding from offer acceptance through the first 90-days, keeping records accurate along the way.
• Manage the logistics of employee relations matters, scheduling, documentation, and follow-through, under the direction of your Talent Success Business Partner.
• Keep recurring compliance work on track (required paperwork, acknowledgments, file audits) and resolve routine gaps directly with employees.
• Own the mechanics of the performance review cycle — timelines, reminders, and documentation tracking.
• Help plan and execute employee engagement programming, events, and celebrations.
• Be a go-to resource for employees' everyday Talent Success questions.

• Experience owning a process or project from start to finish — administrative coordination, office/operations management, or program administration all count.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep several moving pieces on track at once.
• Clear, professional communication with people at every level of the company.
• Good judgment about when to handle something yourself and when to bring it to your manager.
• A trustworthy approach to confidential information.
• HR experience is a plus, but not required — we're looking for proven ownership more than a specific background.

Salary Range: $53,000–$58,000

Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.

• 1–2 years of HR, Talent, Recruiting, Administrative, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Internship, school, volunteer, or other experience supporting people-focused or administrative functions is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Willingness to learn HR processes, employment laws, and company policies.
• Experience with an HRIS, ATS, or other HR technology is a plus

• PTO and Sick Days
• 11 paid company holidays
• 1 floating holiday per year
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• 3 months fully paid parental leave, regardless of gender
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid company life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Summer hours – half-day Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.