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Talent Acquisition Operations Lead
| Company | Wintrust |
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| Location | Norridge, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $71000 – $92000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a TA operations, HR operations, or project management role.
- Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS).
- Experience building or maintaining recruiting dashboards or reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Understanding of OFCCP/EEO requirements and recruiting compliance best practices.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without authority.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously improve recruiting workflows, documentation, and SOPs across the hiring process (e.g., req approvals, sourcing, interviewing, offers).
- Own the administration and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other TA tools. Partner with HRIS and IT on system enhancements, integrations, and user support.
- Deliver dashboards, metrics, and insights to support recruiting effectiveness, pipeline health, diversity, cost, and time-to-fill goals. Partner with People Analytics or HRIS as needed.
- Ensure TA processes comply with relevant labor laws, OFCCP/EEO regulations, and internal audit standards. Conduct audits and provide training where needed.
- Manage relationships with external recruiting vendors, including job boards, background check providers, scheduling tools, and search firms. Track utilization and performance.
- Support recruiter onboarding and training. Create resources and toolkits to upskill TA team members and hiring managers on process, tools, and compliance.
- Lead or support TA initiatives such as new technology rollouts, recruiting projects, candidate experience improvements, or internal mobility programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare, government contracting)
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, scheduling automation, and background check vendors.
- Six Sigma, Lean, or project management certifications (e.g., PMP) a plus.
