Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Are you passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities? Shorr Packaging is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team! This role is perfect for a new college graduate or someone with 1–2 years of recruiting or HR experience who is eager to develop their skills in full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and talent strategy.

As a key member of our Talent Acquisition team, you’ll partner with hiring managers across the country to attract and engage top talent. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and pipeline development, while working alongside experienced recruiters to grow your career in Talent Acquisition.

What You’ll Do:

• Support Full-Cycle Recruiting – Assist in the hiring process for both exempt and non-exempt roles across Shorr’s 10 U.S. divisions, from job postings and candidate sourcing to interview coordination and offer management.
• Partner with Hiring Managers – Work closely with managers to understand hiring needs, craft compelling job descriptions, and help refine the hiring process.
• Develop Talent Pipelines – Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through strategic sourcing, networking, referrals, university relations, job fairs, and industry events.
• Enhance Employer Branding – Promote Shorr’s employer brand through social media, outreach campaigns, and recruitment marketing efforts to attract top talent.
• Deliver a Great Candidate Experience – Ensure a seamless and engaging recruitment process by keeping candidates informed and providing a positive interview experience.
• Leverage Digital Recruiting Tools – Utilize platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, ZoomInfo, and Jobvite to identify and engage with qualified candidates.
• Participate in Hiring Events – Represent Shorr at career fairs, university relations programs, and community hiring events to build strong talent connections.
• Work in a Hybrid Environment – Collaborate with the team from our Aurora, IL office as needed while enjoying a flexible work model.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

The targeted compensation for this position is between $60 – 75K base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in recruiting or HR related role (internships or part-time roles count!).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
• A passion for learning, growing, and making an impact in the field of talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, or other recruiting platforms is a plus but not required—we’ll train you!

Shorr Benefits

• Build Wealth: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Explore Shorr Benefits
• Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
• Generous Paid Time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick and Floating Holidays along with company holidays
• 401K with company match
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.