Talent Acquisition Specialist (Chicago)

About the opportunity WinnCompanies is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our operations and corporate hiring from Chicago, IL. You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across residential and corporate roles while providing an exceptional candidate experience. The salary range for this role is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually. The selected candidate will adhere to the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that this role is fully remote but the ideal candidate should reside within 1 hour of Chicago and able to easily travel to our Chicago-area communities. Responsibilities: Manage full-cycle recruiting for residential (onsite property roles) and corporate positions. Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to meet hiring goals and timelines. Build talent pipelines through sourcing (Phenom, Dayforce, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, events). Develop partnerships with schools, trade programs, and workforce organizations including host and/or attend local job fairs in the Chicago area. Manage job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. Deliver regular hiring updates to stakeholders. Ensure compliance with WinnCompanies hiring policies and processes. Provide a high level of customer service to candidates and internal partners. Requirements: Strong sourcing skills (active + passive) across ATS/CRM platforms and external tools. Excellent organization, follow-up, and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable presenting updates to leadership. High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer focus. Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented. High school diploma or GED. 3 – 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-volume environments (e.g., skilled trades, property management, hospitality, staffing). A current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy. Experience with passive sourcing and modern recruiting tools (ATS/CRM). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (HR, Business, or related). Experience with Phenom CRM and/or Dayforce ATS. Property management or affordable housing experience. General HR knowledge.