HR Specialist I

US Tech Solutions - North Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

North Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The HR Specialist I will support the Business Technology Services (BTS) and Early Talent Team by managing recruitment processes and operationalizing a co-op program. This role involves coordinating talent assessments, managing intern and extern program logistics, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. The position is designed as a 12-month contract and operates within a hybrid work model, requiring three days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Help operationalize and create sustained co-op program
• Support talent assessments and early talent manager training
• Schedule interviews for interns and early career candidates, coordinating travel and arranging debrief sessions
• Process onboarding and pre-employment activities through completion, including background checks and drug screens
• Register for career fairs, information sessions, networking events and other recruitment engagements, partnering with the ETP Recruitment Team
• Assist with managing campus inventory and shipments
• Create and send calendar invitations and program communications
• Support the management of the team shared mailbox and respond in a timely manner
• Assist with intern, extern, and development program events and logistics
• Support offboarding activities for the internship program
• Support other Early Talent Pipeline programs and efforts as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of previous experience in staffing coordination, programming, or an HR environment preferred
• Experience using HR, recruiting and event systems such as Taleo, SmartRecruiter, Handshake, Avature, and Bren preferred
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail, prioritization skills and follow-up
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook)