Talent Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

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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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerAbbott
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring4
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring5

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The Walsh Group
Learning and Talent Coordinator
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The Walsh Group
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Learning and Talent Coordinator
The Walsh Group
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$108k - $161k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Auto Driveaway
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Auto Driveaway
Added 2w ago
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Auto Driveaway
Lombard, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$23 - $25/hr
201-500

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Chicago Transit Authority
Coordinator, Talent Assessment & Analytics
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Chicago Transit Authority
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Coordinator, Talent Assessment & Analytics
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Service
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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WAV, LLC
Talent Acquisition & HR Coordinator
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WAV, LLC
Added 3mo ago
Talent Acquisition & HR Coordinator
WAV, LLC
Aurora, Illinois
Business Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain

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Abbott
Human Resources Coordinator - Talent Acquisition (Contract)
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Abbott
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Human Resources Coordinator - Talent Acquisition (Contract)
Abbott
Abbott Park, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$20.35 - $40.65/hr
Associate's degree in communications
10,000+

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Talent Coordinator Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
2 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Lombard
1 job
Abbott Park
1 job

Talent Coordinator Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Abbott
Abbott1 open role
WAV
WAV1 open role
Auto Driveaway
Auto Driveaway1 open role

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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