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The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.
We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
- Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
- Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program
- Great employee discounts
- Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions
JOB SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Specialist researches, develops, and implements effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for open positions. Sources candidates for hard-to-fill roles, manager and executive level roles, and ones that require additional steps in the selection process.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates and implements all phases of the recruitment process
- Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria
- Assists in the development of search committees, screens applicants and participates in the interview process as needed
- Develops and cultivates relationships with referral sources (i.e., diversity recruitment sources, etc.)
- Sources candidates and uses creative strategies to find qualified talent
- Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization
- Assists with job posting and advertisement processes. Makes recommendations on the most effective advertising strategies
- Screens applications and selects qualified candidates
- Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials
- Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders
- Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, start dates, and other pertinent details
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, a related field, or equivalent years of experience
- 2+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources
- Experience with the recruitment and hiring process
- Human resources certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) is preferred
- Demonstrated experience using good research techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to negotiate with candidates and hiring managers toward a mutual agreeable solution
- Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
- Proficient with or the ability to learn quickly applicant-tracking software or other recruitment system
- Ability to make objective decisions using sound judgment
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment
CLOSING STATEMENT
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.
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