Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; hybrid arrangement with 1–3 days per week on-site and remaining days remote

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location; additional incentive compensation may apply.

Company

CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank building modern banking solutions and an inclusive workplace.

What you will do

• Execute recruiting workflows in Workday, including requisition updates, candidate stage changes, approvals, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding support.
• Coordinate end-to-end interview scheduling, manage last-minute changes, resolve technical or scheduling issues, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Maintain recruiting records and talent acquisition mailboxes while supporting accurate, timely, and scalable operations.
• Follow recruiting policies and compliance requirements, review deliverables, and flag process risks or deviations.
• Support hiring reports and metrics covering activity, trends, and progress.
• Prepare interview materials, agendas, and debrief logistics while responding to routine operational questions.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in human resources operations, talent acquisition, recruiting coordination, or a related operational or administrative role.
• Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system, ideally Workday, including requisitions, candidate pipelines, hiring, and onboarding.
• Strong organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and deadline management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to support candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the specified United States location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement designed to support flexibility and productivity.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k), incentive pay, banking benefits, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Professional growth opportunities, including a paid Purpose Day for personal development.
• Inclusive and accessible candidate and employee experience.

Hiring process

• The process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation, coding, or Microsoft Office exercises.