Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: UCC Libertyville

• Libertyville, IL, Salary Range: $100000.00 - $120000.00Salary/year, Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions: Looking for a career where your work has real impact? At UCC Environmental, you’ll join a company built on solving complex industrial challenges while advancing sustainable solutions for air, water, and solids handling around the world. We’re a privately held, family-owned business with more than a century of experience supporting mission-critical industries. Our teams work with utility power providers and heavy industrial customers globally, delivering innovative solutions in environmental compliance, material handling, and high-performance aftermarket technologies. At UCC Environmental, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and long-term customer relationships. With continued growth across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, we offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding international business. Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, UCC owns and operates sales, manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your work has purpose, and your career can grow alongside a global organization, UCC Environmental could be the right fit! The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities sourcing candidates from engineering, industrial, mining, water treatment or utility firms. Work experience with a privately-held company will be beneficial. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process. Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions. Sources active and passive candidates from networking, database searches and job boards. Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization. Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria. Creates job posting and handles all areas of job posting process. Screens applications and selects qualified candidates to pass onto the hiring manager for consideration. Post jobs on the Paycom ATS system and coordinate all job postings on website, internet, and job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed or other specialized boards. Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials. Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders. Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details. All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, psychology or related field, or equivalent work experience, required. 3-5 five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred. Characteristics and Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.

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 quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Ability to accommodate varying work schedules as needed for early or after hours recruiting calls for candidates in different time zones. Essential Physical Abilities: Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day Ability to lift up to 20 lbs for recruiting fairs Ability to travel to conferences, recruiting fairs and home office as needed Core Values and Beliefs Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture; People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity Compensation and Benefits: Base Pay Range: $100,000 to $120,000 annual pay based on skills and experience Other Compensation: Incentive Bonuses based on the open roles successfully filled Benefits: Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution Time Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

How to Apply: If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online. UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.

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