Talent Acquisition Consultant

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number  326411

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation:

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $71,800.00  to $119,600.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details:

The Talent Acquisition Consultant serves as a key partner in driving recruitment excellence and delivering an exceptional candidate experience within Grainger Technology Group. The role oversees onsite interviews, manages complex scheduling, and collaborates closely with hiring leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives. The consultant helps design innovative sourcing approaches, build robust talent pipelines, and lead full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles across the organization. Additionally, the position provides guidance on market trends and compensation, negotiates competitive offers, and champions best practices to attract and retain top talent. This role is based at Grainger’s Chicago office in the Merchandise Mart, with occasional travel to our Lake Forest headquarters as needed

You Will:

• Facilitate onsite interviews by managing all logistics and ensuring a professional, seamless experience that reflects the organization’s commitment to candidate care.
• Coordinate complex interview panels by aligning multiple calendars, preparing participants, and resolving scheduling conflicts to enable timely and informed hiring decisions.
• Implement creative sourcing strategies and build robust talent pipelines by leveraging multiple channels and networking efforts to attract high-quality candidates.
• Conduct thorough intake discussions and manage recruitment for high-volume, less complex roles, applying best practices to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide actionable market insights and negotiate competitive offers, balancing candidate expectations with organizational goals to secure top talent and strengthen workforce capability.

You Have:

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition coordination, including scheduling interviews and facilitating onsite interview processes. Proficiency using an Applicant Tracking System and common desktop applications.

Experience in both staffing firms and corporate environments preferred.:

Knowledge of local regulatory compliance and local employment law preferred.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.