Talent Acquisition Recruiter in Schaumburg, Illinois at Wheels, Inc.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a driven, resourceful Talent Acquisition Partner who combines strong recruiting expertise with business judgment, critical thinking, and a bias for action. This person will do more than manage requisitions—they will take ownership of hiring outcomes, advise and challenge leaders, solve problems, and continually raise the bar for talent.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing a recruiting strategy, influencing a hiring decision, sourcing candidates, and improving a process. They move with urgency, build strong relationships, and measure success by the quality and impact of the people hired—not simply the number of positions filled.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle, from intake and sourcing strategy through candidate assessment, offer acceptance, and transition to onboarding.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring leaders and develop a strong understanding of their business, teams, and current and future talent needs.
• Lead thoughtful intake discussions to clarify the business need, define the ideal candidate profile, establish selection criteria, and align on roles, timelines, and expectations.
• Advise hiring managers on role design, candidate requirements, market conditions, interview strategy, compensation considerations, and hiring decisions.
• Develop proactive and creative sourcing strategies that attract strong, diverse talent through direct outreach, referrals, networking, market research, and targeted recruiting events.
• Assess candidates for experience, capabilities, behaviors, motivation, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Lead structured, efficient interview and selection processes that promote consistency, reduce bias, and enable timely, evidence-based decisions.
• Partner with hiring leaders, Compensation, and People Team colleagues to develop competitive and equitable offers.
• Maintain strong candidate engagement and deliver a professional, responsive, and transparent experience throughout the hiring process.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase quality of hire, reduce cycle time, strengthen accountability, and improve the hiring manager and candidate experience.
• Use recruiting data and market insights to evaluate effectiveness, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
• Support the effective use and continuous improvement of the Applicant Tracking System and related recruiting tools.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent decisions to broader business needs.
• A track record of building credibility and productive relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders.
• An ownership mindset—you identify what needs to happen, remove obstacles, and drive work through completion.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and recommend practical solutions.
• Sound judgment and the confidence to bring a point of view, ask difficult questions, and challenge thinking when appropriate.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, assessment, negotiation, and candidate-management capabilities.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities while operating with urgency, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and influencing skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting technology, market data, and talent metrics.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements.
• A commitment to maintaining a high talent bar and delivering an inclusive, high-quality candidate experience.

What Success Looks Like

Hiring leaders view you as a trusted advisor—not an order taker. Searches begin with clear expectations and strong recruiting strategies. Candidates move through the process efficiently and receive an excellent experience. Hiring decisions are thoughtful, timely, and aligned with the organization’s talent standards. Through your work, recruiting processes become stronger, simpler, and more effective.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
• At least three - five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.
• Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System preferred
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint

CORE VALUES

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

• Integrity – Always act with integrity and honesty.
• One Team – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
• Customer Success – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:

• Discipline Drives Quality – Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
• Intellectually Curious – Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.
• Commit and Deliver – Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.
• Relationships Matter – Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: This is a hybrid position located in Schaumburg, Illinois in a professional office setting.
Position Type/Standard Schedule:This is a full-time, hybrid position - in office 3 days a week
Travel: This position requires minimal travel
Physical Demands: The level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Wheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care. Please click here for an overview of the benefits available to you and your family.

Pay Range:

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

As one of the largest fleet management companies in North America, Wheels features a portfolio of 900,000+ vehicles under management across the continent, a global alliance in 61 countries, and a client base that consists of some of the best-known businesses in the world. No matter the industry type or business size, we’re proud to work across sales and service fleets, trucks and equipment, and last mile delivery to ensure we power your potential.

The culture at Wheels is the secret to our 80+ years of success. And the reason people choose to join — and stay with — our team.

When you join the team, you'll work with professionals who are passionate, friendly and smart. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, combined with the encouragement to continuously learn and grow. From day one, we invest in your long-term development through annual performance goals and reviews, educational and wellness programs, awards and celebrations, and more.

Ready to experience the Wheels culture for yourself?

• 10 years average employee tenure

• 10 times recognized as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

• 50+ health, wellness and engagement benefits

• 2,500+ online learning programs

Diversity: Wheels deeply values the strength of diversity both in the communities we serve and our own employee base. This includes treating everyone as equal, respecting and valuing diversity, providing equal opportunity and fostering a safe space to work.

Community: We are heavily involved in the communities where we operate. We offer opportunities for employees to make a positive impact through mentorship and tutoring elementary school students, participating in blood drives, donating to United Way and other charitable organizations in the greater Chicagoland and Toronto areas.

Sustainability: Wheels is actively committed to becoming a cleaner fleet management company through recycling programs, public transportation support and more.

We Are Dedicated to the Safety and Health of our Employees

Our employees are critical to delivering on our commitment to client success, which is why we offer a variety of programs focused on the health and wellness of our people.

We hire people who have a customer-focused mindset and a strong collaborative nature. Because at Wheels, customer service and teamwork don't just happen in the office. It is during the informal moments when employee trust is strengthened and friendships are made. We value these moments, which is why we host departmental contests, summer gatherings, family events, holiday celebrations and more.

At Wheels, your well-being is our priority. As part of our commitment to your health and well-being, we’re proud to offer access to the Advocate Health Care Wellness Portal—a personalized platform designed to help you take charge of your health journey.

The 2026 Wellness Program is designed to support you in achieving your personal health goals. Best of all, it’s flexible and fits into your busy lifestyle.

This program is designed to support your overall well-being—physically, emotionally, and financially—by providing tools and incentives that encourage healthy living.