University Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role: University Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

In Office

Schedule:

3 days on site

Compensation Range: $110-140k base plus bonus

Our client is an established diversified trading firm that has been on an exponential growth trajectory for the past four years and continue to reach great heights.

They’re seeking a University Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you’ll own the full campus recruitment lifecycle, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from first interaction through to offer. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to develop creative strategies for attracting top talent and act as a brand ambassador at campus and virtual events.

• Manage all stages of the university recruitment process, from job postings and sourcing to interviews and offers.
• Build strong relationships with candidates, delivering a personalized and engaging experience.
• Design and implement innovative recruiting strategies to enhance campus presence and attract top talent.
• Represent the firm at on-campus and virtual events, showcasing opportunities and culture.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop tailored recruitment and closing strategies.
• Partner with recruiting coordinators to ensure smooth scheduling, feedback collection, and onboarding.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to drive process improvements and efficiency.
• Identify new opportunities to optimize recruitment methods and campus engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of university recruiting for a firm that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous innovation. You’ll join a collegial, high-performing team during a period of significant growth.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally within financial or professional services.
• Willingness to travel extensively during peak campus recruiting seasons.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for building relationships.
• Experience using ATS tools and leveraging technology for recruitment success.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply, referencing #/JN - Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role.

The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the candidate selected will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.

The SR Group (US), Inc. is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.