Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lions International•Oak Brook, IL

1d•$72,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re in the business of Good. Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved. Here's how you can help. We are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and rise to the challenge of empowering service. Position Highlights: As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a vital role on the Human Resources team at Lions International. The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the association’s mission by managing full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles across the organization. This position partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to deliver an inclusive, efficient, and positive hiring experience for candidates while ensuring compliance with association policies and best practices. This position will create and maintain processes that promote a streamlined and engaging candidate and stakeholder experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in a non-profit, association, or mission-driven organization
Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Experience recruiting for a variety of professional and administrative roles
Knowledge of inclusive hiring practices

Nice To Haves

SHRM or related HR certification

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and timelines
Develop and post job announcements across appropriate platforms, including association networks and mission-aligned job boards
Conduct phone and virtual interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural alignment
Coordinate interviews, reference checks, and pre-employment processes
Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires
Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies
Represent the association professionally in all candidate interactions
Support outreach efforts aligned with organizational goals
Track and maintain accurate recruiting data in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Monitor and report on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline activity, and offer acceptance rates
Analyze recruiting data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement
Prepare regular recruitment reports for HR leadership and stakeholders
Ensure recruiting practices comply with employment laws, internal policies, and association guidelines
Maintain organized and confidential recruitment records
Assist with the development and refinement of recruiting processes, templates, and tools
Lead Lions International employment branding, partner with Marketing team as needed