Talent Acquisition Specialist

Chinese American Service League - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at the Chinese American Service League (CASL) plays a vital role in sourcing and recruiting talent to support community-focused initiatives. This position is responsible for attracting and retaining individuals who align with CASL's mission of inclusivity, empowerment, and collaboration. The specialist will ensure a seamless candidate experience while partnering with hiring managers to meet staffing needs across various roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing candidates for a variety of roles, focusing initially on frontline/entry-level positions.
• Participate in full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and screening to interview coordination.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager on sourcing strategies for higher-level roles as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and community talent sources to support ongoing recruitment efforts.
• Ensure a positive and human-centric candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Represent CASL's values and culture in all candidate interactions.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of interviews for both frontline and leadership roles.
• Assist in managing workflows within the ATS (Lever), ensuring candidate data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide general administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team, including maintaining organized records and report generation.
• Support the tracking and reporting of recruitment metrics and assist with background checks.
• Provide flexible support across the talent acquisition function, adapting to evolving priorities and organizational changes.
• Assist with recruitment events, outreach efforts, and other talent acquisition initiatives as required.
• Assist in developing insights and strategies to enhance the recruitment process based on data and feedback.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field with three to four years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred) with one to two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination.
• Strong experience or interest in sourcing for entry-level and frontline positions, with the potential to support leadership recruitment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, preferred.
• Experience with reporting metrics and data analysis to track and optimize recruitment efforts.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with ATS systems (Lever experience is a plus).
• A collaborative, customer-service mindset with excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable attitude and willingness to grow with the role.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community outreach and engagement.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in recruitment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)