People & Culture Talent Specialist

Who we are

With over 150 years of experience, Lawrence Hall provides a wide range of therapeutic, wellness, and skill development services to Chicagoland youth, families, and communities affected by lasting trauma. We foster healing and growth through empowerment, respect, safety, and teamwork.

About the Role

Are you a strategic, data-minded talent professional looking to make a meaningful community impact? As our People & Culture Talent Specialist, you will support crucial recruitment and talent-related initiatives across Lawrence Hall. Partnering closely with department leadership and hiring teams, you will build robust candidate pipelines, refine hiring processes, and leverage workforce analytics to champion employee engagement and retention.

From driving creative sourcing strategies for specialized roles to designing 30/60/90-day onboarding goals, this dynamic position acts as a champion for both our candidates and our internal teams.

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Hiring Partnership: Collaborate with managers to assess staffing needs, establish timelines, and refine job descriptions and interview resources.
• Strategic Sourcing: Build diverse candidate pools using job boards, LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, and creative, nontraditional sourcing for hard-to-fill roles.
• Leadership Support: Provide interview guidance, assessment resources, and training to hiring managers to ensure consistent, fair hiring practices.
• Employer Branding: Represent Lawrence Hall at job fairs and community events; partner with Marketing on social media recruitment campaigns.
• Offer & Data Management: Manage offer letters and compensation documentation while maintaining accurate candidate data and metrics within the HRIS/ATS.

Workforce Development, Engagement & Retention

• Metrics & Analytics: Track and analyze HR metrics (turnover, vacancy rates, recruitment speed) to identify areas for process improvement.
• Onboarding Success: Partner with leadership to design structured 30, 60, and 90-day onboarding goals that boost new hire engagement and retention.
• Internships: Assist in coordinating and growing the Lawrence Hall internship program and community workforce partnerships.

HR Operations & Process Automation

• Workflow Optimization: Develop and maintain recruitment templates, workflows, and trackers to streamline talent processes.
• Tech & Automation: Leverage technology and automation tools (like Power Automate) to increase operational speed and efficiency.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare data-driven workforce reports for leadership while ensuring alignment with EEO, ADA, and confidentiality compliance.

Who we're looking for

Required:

• Bachelor's degree + minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to manage high-volume pipelines and influence leadership.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, high attention to detail, and a focus on data accuracy.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License, access to a personal vehicle, and proof of insurance for localized travel across Lawrence Hall sites.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check, driver clearance, and drug screening.

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting in nonprofit, behavioral health, social services, healthcare, or education.
• Familiarity with Paycom, ApplicantPool, LinkedIn Recruiter, DocuSign, or workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate).
• Experience tracking workforce analytics (turnover, vacancies) and a basic understanding of trauma-informed care.

Additional Information

The position is based at the Francisco Campus located at 4833 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. Personal vehicle or reliable access to vehicle and the ability to travel to Lawrence Hall sites throughout Chicago is required. A flexible schedule is required, as this position may attend career events and recruitment-related activities after hours and/or on weekends.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $56,000 to $61,000/year, based on experience.
• Average of 17-25 days PTO + 9 holidays
• Medical insurance - HMO and PPO options
• Dental insurance - HMO and PPO options
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Pre-tax Commuter benefits - Parking and Transit
• 100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 100% employer- paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

How to Apply

Submit your resume. We look forward to learning more about you!

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.

This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V