Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

Chicago, IL, US

Dec 22, 2025

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist who is responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet the Firms current and future staffing needs. This role manages the full-cycle recruitment process, partners with hiring managers, and ensures a positive candidate experience while aligning hiring strategies with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, from job requisition through background checks

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles

• Develop and post job advertisements across multiple sourcing channels

• Source candidates using job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and direct outreach

• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview processes

• Assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit

• Facilitate offer preparation, negotiation, and pre-employment processes

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and hiring best practices

• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of this position

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or staffing

• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously

• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools; SuccessFactors a plus

• Knowledge of employment laws and fair hiring practices

Salary

Chicago Only DOE: $42.00/hourly

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at [email protected].

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