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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aston Carter
Crystal Lake, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
Location: Crystal Lake, IL | 100% onsite

Pay: $25/hour

Job Type: 4-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Available

Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team during an exciting period of growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys recruiting, building candidate relationships, and making an immediate impact while also supporting broader HR and administrative functions.

The organization is experiencing its highest hiring demand in years and needs a recruiter who can help attract top talent, keep hiring efforts moving, and support a busy HR team. While this is initially a 4-month contract assignment, there is potential for extension based on business needs and performance. Extension is not guaranteed.

What You'll Do

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

  • Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
  • Source candidates through job boards, databases, and direct outreach
  • Screen applicants and conduct phone interviews
  • Coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers
  • Maintain candidate pipelines and provide timely follow-up
  • Extend offers and support onboarding activities
  • Track recruiting metrics and hiring activity using ATS and Excel

HR & Administrative Support

  • Maintain recruiting records and documentation
  • Assist with onboarding paperwork and employee files
  • Support reporting and data tracking initiatives
  • Organize recruiting and HR documentation
  • Assist with additional administrative projects as needed
  • Provide general support to the HR team during periods of high hiring activity

Qualifications

  • 6 months of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, sourcing, HR, or a related field
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, ATS platforms, or HR systems
  • Comfortable balancing recruiting responsibilities with administrative tasks
  • High-volume recruiting experience
  • Manufacturing, industrial, or hourly hiring experience
  • Experience with Workday, Indeed, or other applicant tracking systems
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Who Will Be Successful?

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable making candidate outreach calls and follow-ups
  • Adaptable and willing to jump in where needed
  • Passionate about providing a positive candidate experience

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your recruiting skills, gain exposure to a growing organization, and make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this Talent Acquisition Specialist opportunity in Crystal Lake, IL.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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