What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Program Coordinator position at APEX Fintech Services LLC?
WHO WE ARE We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company’s first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6’s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets. ABOUT THIS ROLE Apex is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Program Coordinator to join the global talent team supporting the entire employee lifecycle. This role is perfect for a recent graduate eager to launch their career in Human Resources by gaining exposure to recruitment, event planning, program development, employee engagement, employer brand, and talent development. The Talent Acquisition Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in managing recruitment events, executing talent & employer brand programs, supporting career development workshops, and fostering an incredible candidate and employee experience. This role is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, energy, and enthusiasm to grow in HR while collaborating on impactful projects. Duties/Responsibilities Assist with full-cycle program management, from planning and recruitment to onboarding, development workshops, and program evaluation. Coordinate and execute recruitment events, including scheduling interviews, organizing fairs, and preparing logistical materials. Support the creation and delivery of talent development workshops and initiatives designed to engage and grow talent. Manage program-related tasks, such as keeping requisitions updated, tracking data, and reporting recruitment metrics. Partner with external stakeholders, universities, and vendors to promote Apex programs and ensure operational success. Provide on-site and virtual support for recruiting events, development workshops, and team initiatives, reinforcing Apex’s commitment to creating a positive employee experience. Support the broader Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and L&OD teams. Travel to attend recruitment fairs, campus visits, and talent development events as required. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience) required Internship or experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, event planning, or project management is strongly preferred. Leadership experience in campus organizations such as fraternities, sororities, or student councils is a plus. Required Skills/Abilities Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Lever), campus recruiting platforms (e.g., RippleMatch, Handshake), scheduling tools (e.g., Outlook/Rooster), and project management tools (e.g., monday.com, JIRA, Confluence) Ability to manage multiple concurrent events and tasks with strong attention to detail, deadlines, and follow-through. Ability to plans and execute end-to-end event logistics (scheduling, room/booth setup, materials, vendor coordination) for on-site and virtual events. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and adheres to company policies and applicable regulations Ability to learns quickly, embrace change, and proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the candidate experience. Ability to works cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and L&OD teams; gives and receives feedback constructively. Ability to maintain accurate data in ATS/HRIS, track pipelines and KPIs, and creates basic reports and dashboards Skill in clear, professional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to groups and interacting with candidates, hiring teams, and university partners. Skill in building effective relationships with career services, faculty, student organizations, vendors, and internal stakeholders; customer-service mindset. Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus. Work Environment This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week. #entry-level #HR #full-time #LI-KD1 #APEX OUR REWARDS We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week. PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics. PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process. #PEAK6 We're In The Business Of What Ought To Be The business of doing, creating, and building the world the way we see fit. We seek out the transformational opportunity, making it better, more useful, more valuable. At PEAK6, we activate what is into what ought to be through world-class technology, operational excellence and purposeful design. Headquartered in the Chicago Board of Trade Building, PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm. While trading got us our start and still powers our center, we quickly realized that our vision was to embrace and empower today’s consumer through technology, simplifying processes, improving performance and creating new wealth.