Talent Acquisition Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at AvePoint. Chicago · full-time · $90,000–$100,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run end-to-end hiring for roles from entry level through senior levels across departments
- Clarify each opening’s needs and business context with the hiring managers
- Find candidates through referrals, job boards and networking, while keeping a ready pipeline
- Juggle at least eight open searches at once and track recruiting metrics for analysis
- Support employer branding, university outreach and employee referral efforts
What you bring
- At least five years in talent acquisition, recruiting or HR business partnering
- A record of managing full-cycle hiring across different functions or geographies
- Recruiting experience for global sales teams, including pre-sales, direct, channel, marketing or customer success
- Skill in talent analytics, employer branding and recruitment marketing
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level recruiter who can advise senior leaders and connect hiring choices to business strategy. The position is based in Chicago.
From the employer
Overview
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who is passionate about shaping business success through strategic hiring. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on understanding the unique needs of a business and translating them into impactful talent strategies. You’ll be a trusted advisor, connecting exceptional people with meaningful career opportunities while ensuring every hire contributes to the company’s growth and culture. If you love building teams that drive results and creating pathways for individual success, we’d love to meet you!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for entry to senior-level roles across departments
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and business context
- Source candidates creatively using referrals, job boards, and networking
- Maintain a proactive pipeline and manage 8+ requisitions simultaneously
- Contribute to employer branding, university programs, and referral initiatives
- Track recruitment metrics for strategic analysis
OK, I'm interested... but is this really the job for me?
We look for people who value agility, passion and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you.
Other qualities you’ll need to be a fit for this role include:
- 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or HR business partnering.
- Proven success in full-cycle recruiting across various functions or geographies.
- Experience recruiting for global sales roles (pre-sales, direct, channel, marketing and customer success)
- Familiarity with talent analytics, employer branding, and recruitment marketing.
- Background in consulting with senior leaders and driving hiring decisions aligned with business strategy.
The Salary Range for this role is $90,000- $100,000. At AvePoint, we strive to offer competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards. The listed salary range represents a good faith estimate, with final offers based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. The listed range reflects base salary only; our total rewards include base salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO), and depending on the role, bonuses, commissions, or equity (RSUs). We welcome compensation discussions—apply even if your expectations fall outside the range.
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