Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you passionate about connecting people with purpose-driven work? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic recruiting makes a real difference? Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across multiple regions and programs. If you’re ready to build talent pipelines, elevate the candidate experience, and contribute to a mission-driven organization, we want to meet you. Position can be located in Bloomington or Granite City, IL and after an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Recruitment Strategy and Sourcing: Partner with leadership to identify high-priority hiring needs; proactively source candidates through resume databases, job boards, and social media outreach; collaborate with the marketing team to develop digital and print recruitment materials; and represent Chestnut at job fairs, community events, and college/university recruitment efforts.
• Candidate Management and Screening: Review applications, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews; serve as the primary point of contact throughout the interview and pre-hiring process; and build long-term relationships with passive candidates to maintain a robust talent pipeline.
• Technology and Systems Oversight: Manage job postings and reporting in the applicant tracking system (ATS); act as liaison between vendors and internal teams to maximize platform capabilities and troubleshoot issues; and keep job postings current and effective across all recruitment platforms.
• Training and Support: Collaborate with the Employee Experience team to deliver hiring best practices training for managers and support managers in understanding and effectively using the ATS and other recruitment tools.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Contribute to DEI goals by recruiting from diverse sources and staying informed on agency priorities and ensure all candidate outreach and hiring practices align with Chestnut’s values.
• Protect the confidentiality of applicant, employee, and organizational information. And promote a culture of service excellence in line with Chestnut’s behavioral standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, personnel management, marketing, business administration, social work, criminal justice, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of full lifecycle recruiting or talent sourcing experience, preferably in healthcare or a human services setting.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Preferred certifications: PHR, SHRM-CP, or other human resources-focused credentials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple job requisitions across departments with efficiency and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse audiences.
• Strong technical skills and experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed).
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting for continuous process improvement.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to travel to job fairs and recruitment events.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $60,000 - $77,000 annual salary. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!