Talent Acquisition Specialist- Parental Leave Contract

Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL 

Fixed Term Contract- May through December 2025

What you’ll do

We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist  is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to drive MiQ's success. This role ensures a quality candidate experience, guiding them through the full recruitment process. This role collaborates with hiring managers across various departments to understand their talent needs and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates. 

As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Talent Sourcing and Acquisition:

• Utilize various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals, to source and attract qualified candidates for open positions. 
• Develop sourcing strategies that produce a continuous, highly qualified pipeline of professionals for all departments at MiQ for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensures a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by providing timely communication, feedback, and support

Project Management:

• Ensures interview, selection, and closing procedures are adhered to and consistent across searches
• Audits feedback and inputs from interview panels, ensuring completion and quality
• Keeps ATS up-to-date with most recent candidate information and status in process
• Promote MiQ as an employer of choice by effectively communicating its culture, values, and opportunities for growth and development

Internal Collaboration

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their requirements and develop recruitment strategies tailored to their needs. Provide support throughout the hiring process, including job descriptions, identifying interview panels, and scheduling interviews
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders at once and multiple interview stages 

Innovation

• Partners with other Talent Leads and the Global TA team to create a dynamic community of practice across all of MiQ hiring
• Track key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, and candidate quality 
• Assist in generating reports and provide insights on recruitment trends and areas for improvement.

What you’ll bring 

• At least 2 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced tech environment
• Strong sourcing and networking skills, with the ability to identify and engage passive candidates
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools and technologies. Experience using Workday would be a huge plus.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ. 

If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

What’s in it for you 
MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work. 

Values:

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

• We do what we love - Passion 
• We figure it out - Determination 
• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility 
• We always unite - Unite
• We dare to be unconventional - Cour