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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

Transdev is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Management Talent Acquisition team. This role is responsible for developing and executing recruiting strategies to attract, engage, and hire top management and leadership talent across multiple locations throughout the United States. The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and operational leaders, building strong relationships while delivering exceptional candidate and customer experiences throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven recruiter with experience managing full-cycle recruitment, building talent pipelines, leveraging applicant tracking systems, and providing consultative talent acquisition support in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. This hybrid position is based in Lombard, IL, and supports hiring initiatives across an assigned geographic region, with occasional travel to operating locations as needed to support recruiting efforts and business needs.

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Transdev is proud to offer:

• The salary range for this position is minimum $60,000 - maximum $69,000.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision health benefits - Blue Cross Blue Shield*
• 401(K) retirement plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation
• 5 sick days
• 8 standard holidays and 4 floating

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and operational leaders to develop effective recruiting strategies for management and leadership positions.
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor by providing market insights, recruitment trends, and guidance on candidate selection.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure an exceptional hiring manager and candidate experience.
• Source passive and active candidates through various channels, including job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and direct outreach.
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage requisitions, candidate pipelines, workflow compliance, and recruitment reporting.
• Provide ATS training and ongoing support to hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor candidate movement and ensure timely review and disposition of applicants.
• Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics, workforce trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in regular recruitment strategy meetings and provide updates on hiring progress and talent market conditions.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and succession planning efforts.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with EEO, ADA, OFCCP, and other applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with employer branding and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen the organization's presence in the marketplace.
• Support special projects, acquisitions, startup operations, and bid-related recruiting efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably recruiting professional, management, or leadership-level talent.
• Experience supporting multiple hiring managers and locations simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably including system administration, reporting, and user training.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• High sense of urgency and commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com.

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

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Job Category: Professionals

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8579

Pay Group: NF2

Cost Center: 846

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.