Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs in Illinois

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

• Identify hiring needs & quality candidates in partnership with hiring managers
• Assist with development of recruitment strategies
• Work with Marketing to increase company brand awareness among potential recruits and professional relationships
• Manage full life cycle recruitment process
• Develop innovative, creative and pro-active sourcing strategies to develop high quality active and passive candidate pipelines.
• Informed of workforce trends and innovative recruitment techniques
• Attends career fairs and other recruitment events
• Participate in intervention meetings with field and Talent Acquisition partners, as appropriate, to understand local recruiting challenges and identify countermeasures
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleges & universities and diverse professional organizations.
• Review results of background checks and communicate issues accordingly
• Design and develop ongoing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies
• Oversee maintenance of Company ATS and Onboarding system
• Counsel hiring managers on best practices for interviewing
• Ensure that recruitment and employment activities are in compliance with government regulations
• Participates in special projects as needed

• Communicate effectively
• Continuous learner
• Resolution oriented
• Drives service excellence

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related experience required
• Work Experience:
  • 2 years of recruitment and direct sourcing or equivalent experience within the Healthcare industry required / Physical Therapy preferred
  • 1 year of HR experience within a healthcare organization highly desired
  • Experience working with an ATS preferred
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge in all full lifecycle recruiting components
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • In-depth knowledge of job market, current trends and sourcing strategies
  • Knowledgeable of the principles, practices and procedures related to recruiting and onboarding

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

• Internal office
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• PTO (accruing starts immediately upon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.