Talent Acquisition Partner (Chicago)

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We're experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies' full potential.

We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.

Cordance is looking for a strategic and adaptable Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing People Operations team. In this role, you'll take full ownership of recruiting efforts across a variety of roles and business units, acting as a consultative partner to hiring managers and delivering an exceptional candidate experience from start to finish.

We're a dynamic, multi-company environment where priorities evolve quickly and we're looking for someone who can navigate change with ease, confidently take initiative, and bring a solutions-focused mindset to everything they do. If you're energized by variety, empowered by ownership, and love building strong teams from the ground up, you'll thrive here.

This is a fully remote role; all candidates must reside in the US with work authorization.

What you'll do:

End-to-End High-Volume Recruiting Execution

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for open requisitions, including technical and tech-adjacent roles
• Conduct high-volume screening calls and quickly assess candidates for fit, skills, and readiness
• Own scheduling coordination in collaboration through automated tools
• Deliver fast turnaround on interview feedback and candidate decisions to keep the pipeline moving

Sourcing & Pipeline Generation

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels (LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, career fairs, sourcing tools, ATS databases)
• Maintain and grow active talent pipelines for recurring or high-turnover roles
• Build creative, repeatable campaigns for niche or hard-to-fill tech roles
• Collaborate with TA marketing or employer brand teams to optimize job postings and outreach messaging

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Collaboration

• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers to clarify job requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and fine-tune hiring processes
• Set clear expectations for candidate pipeline timelines, volume, and quality
• Participate in weekly intake and pipeline review meetings to adjust search strategies in real time
• Train or coach hiring managers on interview best practices and candidate experience

Candidate Experience at Scale

• Ensure every candidate receives timely updates and a professional experience, even in a high-volume environment
• Communicate interview logistics, feedback, and offers with clarity and empathy
• Gather candidate feedback and contribute to continuous improvement in the hiring process
• Promote a culture of transparency and inclusivity across all candidate touchpoints

ATS & Data Management

• Keep all candidate records up to date in the ATS
• Track sourcing methods, time-to-fill, and pipeline health
• Generate weekly or monthly reports on progress-to-goal, pipeline status, and offer acceptance rates
• Use data to adjust tactics, prioritize reqs, or identify bottlenecks in the funnel

Process Optimization & Volume Readiness

• Identify process bottlenecks or friction points and suggest improvements to scale effectively
• Help implement automation tools or scheduling software to handle volume more efficiently
• Stay ahead of hiring spikes by maintaining warm pipelines or creating pre-qualified talent pools
• Support seasonal, campus, or contract hiring surges with agility

What you bring:

• 5 to 7+ years' experience as a trusted recruiting partner in a evolving company within a B2B SaaS startup or multi-product SaaS environment
• Resourceful with ability to quickly learn new roles and industries, working confidently across departments and seniority levels
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, you bring others along while keeping momentum
• A self-starter mindset with sound judgment and a bias toward action, you know how to navigate ambiguity and make smart decisions independently
• Passion for recruitment and talent strategy, with a clear commitment to candidate care and team building
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (Greenhouse preferred)

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Proven success recruiting across a wide variety of roles (e.g., GTM, product, engineering, operations) with the ability to quickly learn new domains
• Familiarity with multi-product or private equity organizations, where each business has unique needs and contexts
• Reputation for sound judgment, follow-through, and accountability to both candidates and internal stakeholders

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies.

Why Join Us?

At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health and Wellness:
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings:
• 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You're eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
• RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You're eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off:
• Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
• Parental Leave:
• 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
• Remote Work Support:
• Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
• Holidays:
• Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  

Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!

EEOC & ADA Statement :

Cordance and its companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, sex, nationality, ancestry, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Cordance and its companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Final candidate must be able to pass a background check.

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