Talent Acquisition Specialist

Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois

. Develop long-term talent strategies and processes with Human Resource Manager and hiring managers .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,243 - $109,579 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Talent Acquisition strategies, including diverse recruitment practices and the ability to analyze recruitment metrics. Proficient in building relationships with hiring managers and candidates while maintaining effective communication throughout the hiring process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Metrics AnalysisDiversity and Inclusion PracticesCandidate EngagementRelationship Building

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

RecruitingSourcingCandidate ScreeningJob Requisition CreationHRIS ManagementBoolean SearchesMetrics TrackingEmployer BrandingTalent Pipeline ManagementInterview Scheduling

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationTeam BuildingCoachingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)Social Media PlatformsResume DatabasesRecruiting TechnologiesHR Metrics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CPCertified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter

Industry Keywords

Talent StrategiesCandidate PoolsLabor Market TrendsRecruitment AdvertisingCareer Fairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop long-term talent strategies and processes with Human Resource Manager and hiring managers
Develop talent-related processes, practices, and strategies emphasizing diverse recruitment
Manage candidate expectations and engagement throughout the hiring process
Calculate, analyze, and interpret recruitment metrics to advise leaders and set expectations
Collaborate with HR Business Partners to align talent acquisition with workforce needs and HR strategies
Source and engage active and passive talent for current opportunities
Build relationships with leaders and develop candidate pools for vacancies
Track sourcing metrics and report on candidate pipelines, outreach success, and hiring progress
Screen resumes and applications for qualifications, experience, and cultural fit
Conduct initial candidate outreach and prescreening interviews
Schedule interviews and manage candidate communications
Maintain candidate databases and accurate ATS records
Assist with employer branding initiatives
Monitor labor market trends, hiring practices, sourcing tools, recruiting technologies, and talent availability
Create job requisitions and monitor HRIS approvals
Market positions through careers pages and job boards; attend recruitment events and career fairs
Develop recruitment advertising materials with Communications
Use social media, resume databases, Boolean searches, industry contacts, and professional networks to source candidates
Partner with hiring managers on competency questions and job postings
Draft and use templates for talent acquisition communications
Support diverse, inclusive, and equitable hiring practices
Assist with talent acquisition projects, including internship programs and internal career pathing
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field or experience in lieu of degree
Five (5) years of experience in Talent Acquisition with experience in recruiting and/or sourcing top talent
PHR, SHRM-CP, or Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter certification is preferred
Demonstrated ability to set up, interpret and track relevant HR metrics and key performance indicators
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Ability to coach and deliver constructive feedback
Relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Analytical mindset for sourcing and evaluating candidates
Strong research, networking, and candidate engagement skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
TRS retirement pension plan
Option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans
Reciprocal pension system with other state and local pension plans (SERS, SURS, IMRF, etc.)