Recruiting Specialist

We are looking for a Recruiting Specialist to support hiring initiatives for a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Vernon Hills, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a talent acquisition specialist who can manage recruitment activities from initial sourcing through offer coordination while delivering a strong candidate experience. The role will partner with hiring teams to identify talent needs, maintain organized recruiting workflows, and help attract candidates with experience for corporate and operational functions.Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, overseeing each stage from intake discussions and sourcing strategy through interviews and hiring decisions.• Build and maintain candidate pipelines by using proactive sourcing methods across job boards, databases, networking channels, and other recruiting resources.• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, align on candidate profiles, and adjust search strategies as business needs evolve.• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to assess experience, qualifications, and overall fit for open positions.• Manage activity within the applicant tracking system, ensuring records are accurate, current, and compliant throughout the hiring process.• Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and communication between candidates and internal stakeholders to keep searches moving efficiently.• Support offer preparation and other recruitment-related documentation while maintaining a consistent and timely candidate experience.• Monitor recruiting progress and share updates with stakeholders on pipeline health, hiring challenges, and market availability of talent.