Talent Acquisition Specialist- Technology (Contract)

The Group:
Morningstar's corporate functions play an essential role in supporting our company's strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations, and infrastructure. The People and Culture team is the steward of Morningstar's unique culture. We design and deliver end-to-end programs and experiences that support the entire talent lifecycle. By helping our employees succeed, we contribute directly to Morningstar's growth and long-term success.
The Role:
Recruiting and retaining great people is critical to Morningstar's future. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll play a key role in driving that impact, with a specific focus on hiring technology talent across North America.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys full-cycle recruiting and is interested in deepening their expertise in technical hiring across engineering, data, and product domains. You'll partner closely with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire high-caliber talent into a range of technical roles that support Morningstar's evolving technology landscape.
We're looking for a contractor (3-6 months) to help us uncover and hire exceptional talent into software engineering, data, infrastructure, and product-focused roles across the business.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid- 4 days onsite)
Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technology roles across North America, from intake through offer stage
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, align on hiring strategy, and calibrate on candidate profiles
• Proactively source and engage technical talent across a range of skill sets (e.g., engineering, data, cloud, and product)
• Review applications and assess candidates for both technical alignment and cultural fit
• Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a high bar for candidate quality and experience
• Maintain accurate candidate data in our applicant tracking system (Workday)
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience
• Provide market insights on talent availability, competitive landscape, and compensation trends for technical roles

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in a professional corporate environment, with a strong focus on technical recruiting
• Demonstrated success hiring for a variety of technology roles, such as software engineers (frontend, backend, full-stack), data engineers, data scientists, cloud/infrastructure engineers, and technical product managers
• Proven ability to source and engage passive technical talent using a variety of tools and strategies
• Strong understanding of technical skill sets, hiring trends, and competitive talent landscapes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Passion for Morningstar's mission and values
• Willingness to work on 3-6-month contract

Additional Information:
Compensation: $50/hour - $65/hour
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health
  
  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health
  
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health
  
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health
  
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.