Talent Acquisition Coordinator
North Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
6 Months + Contract (Possibility of conversion)
🚫 Not Looking For
- Senior recruiters seeking full-cycle or sourcing-heavy roles.
- Candidates resistant to structured procedures or repetitive documentation.
- Individuals without strong written communication or time-management discipline.
Role Overview
This is a specialized Talent Acquisition role focused on supporting immigration and sponsorship (PERM) recruitment process for current employees.
Not a full-cycle recruiting role — no candidate sourcing or direct applicant engagement.The work is primarily resume evaluation, documentation, and coordination with legal and hiring managers.Highly process-driven, compliance-heavy , and detail-oriented work where accuracy and adherence to timelines are critical.The individual must be able to learn quickly , follow structured procedures, and work independently in a remote setup.📋 Key Responsibilities
Review all incoming resumes daily for assigned requisitions (4–10 open at any given time).Ensure zero backlog – all resumes submitted that day must be reviewed the same day.Evaluate candidates against 6–14 role-specific criteria using a Resume Review Excel Tracker (yes / no format).Complete weekly reporting for legal — metrics include # of resumes reviewed, interviews scheduled, and outstanding items.Schedule interviews between hiring managers and qualified internal candidates.Participate in kick-off calls with hiring managers and legal teams.Maintain full compliance with audit-ready documentation at all times.Act as a consultant to hiring managers on process-related queries and timelines.Uphold professionalism in all stakeholder interactions (video presence expected on calls).🧠 Skills & Attributes Required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy — critical for audit readiness.Analytical mindset — able to quickly review and assess resumes (50–100+ daily).Time management & organization — must manage multiple moving parts with tight SLAs.Tech-savvy & proficient with Excel (filtering, data entry, tracking).Critical thinking — able to interpret complex, technical resumes (scientists, statisticians, engineers).Excellent communication — especially written; must interact confidently with managers, legal, and peers.Fast learner — capable of absorbing a week-long training and applying it consistently.Collaborative team player — willing to engage in team discussions, share learnings, and follow common standards.🎓 Experience & Background
Preferred : 2–5 years of Talent Acquisition, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Operations experience.Candidates with TA Coordinator experience often transition well into this role.Backgrounds in regulated, compliance-heavy environments (pharma, healthcare, government contracting, finance) are a plus.Bachelor’s degree preferred , not required — capability and learning agility matter more.No prior immigration or PERM experience required; provides comprehensive training.📈 Volume & Pace
Manages 4–10 requisitions at a time.Reviews 50–100+ resumes per day .Every requisition stays open for at least 60 days .Team goal : Zero-out resume queue daily.Environment is fast-paced, structured, and metrics-driven.💬 Training & Support
One-week intensive training led by HM herself (130-slide structured program).Continued shadowing / mentoring and access to team support.Clear processes and templates provided (no ambiguity).💡 Ideal Candidate Persona
Detail-oriented, structured, and comfortable with repetitive yet critical tasks.Strong analytical or administrative background (e.g., HR coordinator, compliance analyst, finance ops, or data admin).Comfortable working with spreadsheets and structured documentation.Good communicator with a calm, process-oriented demeanor.Not looking for full-cycle or highly social recruiting — must enjoy structured, back-end work.EEO : - Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority / Gender / Disability / Religion / LGBTQI / Age / Veterans.”