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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
74K-126K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
74K-126K Annually
Senior level
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the recruiting lifecycle, partner with hiring managers, assess candidates, and improve hiring processes at Morningstar.
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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 the end-to-end programs and experiences that support the entire talent lifecycle. By helping our employees succeed, we contribute to Morningstar's growth and success.
The Role:
Recruiting and retaining great people is critical to Morningstar's future. This an ideal role for someone interested in mastering the art and science of talent acquisition and using their expertise to help build our fast-growing businesses.
This position is based in our Chicago office.
Responsibilities
  • Orchestrate the full recruiting lifecycle, including expertly advising hiring managers and candidates on job/market evaluation, creating enticing job postings, proactively sourcing candidates, assessing candidates' fit for the role and company, creating compensation packages, and delivering and negotiating employment offers.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to Morningstar businesses, helping develop talent profiles and support workforce planning.
  • Partner with hiring managers to successfully match candidate skillsets to business needs.
  • Maintain accurate and timely candidate information in our applicant tracking system, Workday.
  • Ensure a smooth recruitment process and hand-off from recruiting to onboarding.
  • Continuously contribute to improving and enhancing the candidate and hiring manager experience.
  • Enthusiastically promote Morningstar as a great place to work through professional organizations and other promotion efforts.
  • Creatively source new candidates via LinkedIn, partnership building, and through other networks.
  • Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
  • Actively participate in idea generation, testing and other process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of previous recruiting experience in a professional corporate environment.
  • Proven sourcing success and the ability to uncover hidden talent, both internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication, client service and negotiation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, a process improvement inclination, and embraces new technology and ways of thinking.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
  • Passion for Morningstar's mission and values.

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
    • 75% 401k match up to 7%
    • 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 Bonding Leave
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
    • Annual Education Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Social Health
    • Charitable Matching Gifts program
    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
    • Paid volunteering days
    • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range
$74,325.00 - 126,350.00 USD Annual
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
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.
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