About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will own sourcing and recruiting for entry- and mid-level roles across the client’s footprint. This role supports the full hiring lifecycle — sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and managing onboarding and applicant tracking activities — to deliver an efficient, compliant, and candidate-focused hiring process for a confidential client in the IT industry.

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What You’ll Do

• Utilize job boards, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and social platforms to source candidates for entry- and mid-level roles.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess skills, qualifications, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews and collect feedback from hiring managers and interview panels.
• Prepare employment offers, manage pre-employment screening, and support onboarding activities.
• Post and maintain job descriptions across internal and external platforms.
• Track and update candidate status in the ATS (Paycor) and the Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
• Ensure a seamless, respectful candidate experience from application through onboarding.
• Maintain recruitment records and generate ad-hoc reports, charts, and workforce data visualizations.
• Administer tools such as the Predictive Index and ensure proper user access to the Paycor ATS.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EEO and other state and federal regulations.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and recruitment events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or related fields.
• Prior experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, or HR generalist responsibilities preferred.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms (Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn) and social sourcing best practices.
• Experience using an ATS (Paycor or similar) and HCM systems preferred.

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Skills & Tools

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; high degree of interpersonal capability.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel (formulas, graphs, reporting).
• Comfortable learning and using HR technology (ATS, HCM, Predictive Index).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to confidentiality.
• Solid analytical skills to interpret workforce data and recommend corrective actions.
• Empathetic, professional approach to difficult conversations and policy communication.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $68,492 per year (estimated).
• Discretionary short-term incentives may be available (bonuses/incentives).
• Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with HSA match.
• 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and performance-based bonuses.
• Banking perks and other Total Rewards (subject to eligibility).

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Mattoon, IL (onsite / local travel to events as needed).
• Employment type: FULL_TIME.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.