Assistant Director of Talent

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Talent to shape and enhance the employee journey at their organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role is pivotal in ensuring that hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and engagement processes align with our mission and values. As both a strategic partner and hands-on contributor, you will design and manage equitable and efficient HR practices to support a thriving workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, and preparing offer letters.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local hiring regulations while guiding supervisors through recruitment activities.

• Facilitate candidate interviews by preparing materials, greeting applicants, and coaching interview panelists on best practices.

• Administer pre-employment processes such as background checks, reference verifications, and candidate reimbursements.

• Oversee administrative recruitment tasks, including job postings, LinkedIn Recruiter account management, and careers inbox monitoring.

• Coordinate and manage the summer internship program, collaborating with schools and internal teams to match candidates with supervisors.

• Organize orientation sessions for new hires, ensuring their onboarding experience is seamless and welcoming.

• Lead annual and mid-year performance review cycles, providing tools and training to supervisors and ensuring equitable processes.

• Develop and implement employee development plans, coordinating training opportunities and managing associated budgets.

• Partner with supervisors to address staff performance challenges and create actionable improvement plans when necessary.

Salary: $80,000–$90,000

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance. For employee 100% of the premium costs covered, disability and life insurance, retirement plan and a generous paid time off plan.

Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite

• Minimum of five years of experience in talent acquisition, HR management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage detail-oriented development initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in managing HR processes.
• Experience in performance management strategies, including goal setting and feedback coaching.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to serve as a trusted partner to staff and supervisors.
• Familiarity with talent branding and employee engagement practices.