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Talent Coordinator jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Naperville, and Schaumburg, where large employers like United Airlines, McDonald's Corporation, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation maintain substantial talent acquisition teams. Demand is strongest in corporate recruiting coordination, talent operations, and early-career program management, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinators supporting high-volume hiring to senior coordinators managing full-cycle recruiting logistics. Illinois ranks among the most active markets in the Midwest for this role, driven by the density of Fortune 500 headquarters and major healthcare systems in the greater Chicago area. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are currently seeking a Learning and Talent Coordinator in Chicago, IL. This role can require up to 50% travel.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
Challenging, complex work
Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Flexibility in career path & progression
Opportunities to work and live all over the United States
Responsibilities:
Assess and manage employee Learning needs.
Lead or facilitate Learning events on the project or program level. Assist in tracking and logging learnings, as necessary.
Support the overall Learning environment within a project or program.
Use Workday to utilize, analyze and share dashboards and standard Leaning reports with project or program leadership.
Provide insights to corporate Career Development leadership around project or program teams and individual employees.
Assess and support the completion of Employee Reviews assigned to individuals on the project or in the program.
Guide the creation of Employee Goals and then track/support their progress through the year.
Utilize Skill-Gap information to help with Learning needs assessments.
Assist corporate Talent leadership with project or program Talent Review and Calibrations sessions for local leadership.
Champion Workday Learning and Talent by being the point of contact for general navigation questions, and by teaching and managing data integrity to ensure career profiles and goals are updated for individuals assigned to your project or programs.
Help corporate talent analysts in the monitoring of key workforce metrics (turnover, regrettable turnover, retention, internal mobility, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, etc.).
Partner with Career Development, HR leaders, and Business Partners to translate analytics into actionable strategies for talent attraction and retention.
Support engagement initiatives which are initiated by Career Development.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources related field or 3 Years of Operational Construction experience.
General familiarity with Workday Learning and Talent functions.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP
Strong communication skills.
Collaborative mindset and ability to influence others.
Strong analytical abilities
Up to 50% Travel is required
Salary Range: $108,000 - $161,000/Yr.
Division: Service Group
Job Category: Human Capital
Job Type: Full_time
Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent coordinator jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- One to three years of recruiting coordination or HR administrative experience
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
- Strong calendar management and interview scheduling skills across time zones
- Experience coordinating onboarding logistics and new hire documentation processes
- Familiarity with Illinois employment law basics including I-9 compliance procedures
Talent Coordinator Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent coordinator in Illinois?
Most talent coordinator roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, and there is no state-issued license required to work in this role. The most direct path is earning a degree from an Illinois university, then targeting entry-level recruiting coordinator or HR coordinator roles at Chicago-area employers. Earning a Society for Human Resource Management credential such as the SHRM-CP strengthens applications and is recognized by most Illinois employers as a meaningful professional benchmark.
Which companies hire talent coordinators in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring talent coordinators in Illinois include Abbott, WAV, and Auto Driveaway, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's density of Fortune 500 headquarters, major hospital systems, and large hospitality and logistics employers means consistent, year-round demand for talent coordinators with corporate and high-volume recruiting experience.
Which Illinois cities have the most talent coordinator jobs?
Chicago, Aurora, and Lombard account for the largest share of talent coordinator openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its concentration of corporate headquarters, professional services firms, and major hospital networks, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings from large regional employers and logistics companies headquartered along the I-88 corridor.
How can I get hired as a talent coordinator in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to HR coordinator or recruiting operations assistant roles at large Illinois employers, which regularly onboard candidates from adjacent administrative backgrounds. Major Chicago-area hospital systems and corporate employers like those headquartered in the Loop and River North often post new-grad HR associate programs. Candidates who build experience with an applicant tracking system through internships at Illinois universities' career centers or staffing agencies, and who hold or are pursuing a SHRM student membership, stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to talent coordinator jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to talent coordinator jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search for roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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