Talent Acquisition Manager

At The Place for Children with Autism, we’re more than a therapy center. We’re a team on a mission to help children with autism thrive. As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll lead a team dedicated to sourcing our most important asset – Our People. You’ll inspire a team that champions our mission, culture, and employer brand, ensuring every candidate experiences the warmth, purpose, and professionalism that makes The Place unique. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the design and execution of The Place’s full talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission, values, and organizational goals. This includes recruitment, onboarding, internal mobility, and workforce planning.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts across all levels of the organization, while building scalable, standardized processes that deliver a world-class candidate experience.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the recruiting team to maintain a strong and diverse talent pipeline, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Oversee all aspects of performance management for direct reports, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, performance reviews, promotions, and, when necessary, corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Regional Managers and business leaders to understand current and future staffing needs and implement creative solutions for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Develop and track meaningful recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source-of-hire, candidate quality, acceptance rates) to measure success and continuously improve processes.
• Collaborate with People Operations and regional teams to design and deliver recruiting training programs, including onboarding for hiring managers and interview best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, community organizations, and other talent partners to support long-term recruitment pipelines.
• Plan and execute hiring events, career fairs, campus recruiting initiatives, and other engagement opportunities that showcase The Place as an employer of choice.
• Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives throughout the recruitment process to ensure representation and access for all candidates.
• Promote The Place’s employer brand across social media, professional networks, and local communities, highlighting the mission, culture, and career growth opportunities. 

What We’re Looking For 

• 5+ years of experience demonstrated success in a competitive talent acquisition environment as a high-volume Recruiter, Senior Recruiter and/or Talent Acquisition Team Lead.
• 2+ years leading a talent acquisition team in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, negotiating offers, and employment branding.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and best practices with a proven ability to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit effectively.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (most specifically Greenhouse).
• Strong process improvement, organizational and time management abilities
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards, including Meta, LinkedIn, Indeed, and TikTok.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

What We Offer 

Competitive Pay Based on Your Experience & Education: 

• $85,000-$95,000 per year plus eligibility to participate in the Annual Shared Success Bonus Plan 

Generous Benefits & Perks 

• You'll enjoy 9 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, and the ability to accrue vacation, paid leave, sick leave, and wellness time — all to help you balance work and life
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Up to six weeks paid Parental Leave
• 401k with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA
• Monthly wellness reimbursement up to $25
• Pet Insurance – because fur-babies count too! 

A Commitment to Your Growth 

• Development programs, feedback loops, and growth checkpoints are built into every employee’s journey.
• Partnerships with multiple universities (including the Chicago School of Psychology, National Louis University, Capella University, and more!), giving you access to courses that lead to certificates, or ob