Job Title:
(Remote) TA Specialist
Company: Efinancial
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities: * Shape the future of our sales team: Own full-cycle recruitment with a focus on alignment, transparency, and long-term fit. * Drive hiring results: Hit monthly hiring goals and build a strong, qualified pipeline of future agents. * Provide a high-touch candidate experience: Communicate with candidates at every stage, from info sessions to post-offer follow-ups. * Facilitate interviews: Schedule, conduct, and document phone interviews, forward qualified candidates to final interviews, and manage interview calendars across stakeholders. * Coordinate interview logistics: Host virtual info sessions, send out Calendly links, update confirmation statuses, and maintain clean, accurate UKG documentation. * Prepare and extend offers: Draft offer letters, verify candidate details, and initiate onboarding workflows in collaboration with HR and TAC. * Ensure pre-start compliance: Confirm background checks, licensing status, and onboarding form completion prior to each start date. * Support onboarding experience: Add new hires to the BDR and onboarding trackers, host welcome activities such as Coffee & Tea Breaks, and follow up with missing or no-show candidates. * Maintain systems & reporting: Upload all feedback forms, interview documentation, and tracker updates daily in UKG and internal sheets. * Manage job postings: Post roles to Indeed and UKG, ensure accurate state targeting, and track candidates through our selection process. * Spot trends and share insights: Collaborate with the TA team to discuss data, identify recruitment trends, and implement process improvements. What You Bring: * 3+ years of recruiting experience, or 6+ years of related success in a B2C, performance-based role (e.g., inside sales) * Experience operating independently and meeting performance goals with minimal oversight * Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (UKG preferred) and calendar tools like Outlook and Calendly * A growth mindset-you learn through trial, bounce back from setbacks, and stay proactive * A high sense of ownership-you follow through, troubleshoot independently, and take initiative * A commitment to diversity and inclusion-you understand the importance of building representative teams * Clear and confident communication skills-you're collaborative, responsive, and candidate-focused Qualifications: * 3+ years of recruiting experience or 6+ years in a related high-volume, performance-based environment (e.g., sales or customer service). * Strong working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (UKG preferred), Microsoft Outlook, and Calendly. * Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage shifting priorities. * Clear, professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills. * High attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation habits. * Comfort with fast-paced environments and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. * Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and delivering a positive candidate experience. * Experience with onboarding coordination, interview logistics, and cross-functional communication is a plus. Skills: * Full-Cycle Recruiting: Skilled in managing high-volume hiring from sourcing to offer and onboarding. * Systems Proficiency: Experienced with applicant tracking systems (UKG preferred), Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Calendly, and internal documentation tools. * Candidate Engagement: Strong communication and rapport-building skills across phone, email, and virtual platforms. * Interview Coordination: Able to manage complex interview schedules, confirmations, and follow-ups with accuracy and professionalism. * Offer & Onboarding Execution: Comfortable preparing and extending offers, managing background check workflows, and tracking onboarding progress. * Documentation & Accuracy: Diligent in maintaining up-to-date records in UKG and across trackers (BDR sheet, onboarding docs, etc.). * Event Facilitation: Confident hosting info sessions, new hire check-ins, and culture-based touchpoints like Coffee & Tea Breaks. * Time Management: Capable of balancing multiple open roles, meetings, and priorities in a deadline-driven environment. * Problem Solving: Proactive in resolving scheduling conflicts, candidate issues, or onboarding delays. * Team Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with TAC, HR, hiring managers, and other TA partners to ensure a seamless hiring process. * Data Awareness: Able to spot trends, contribute insights, and participate in TA strategy discussions. Compensation & Benefits: We believe in taking care of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Here's a look at what we provide: * Salary: $64,000 * Medical Insurance: Choose from a variety of plans to fit your healthcare needs. * Dental Insurance: Coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental services. * Employer-Paid Vision: Comprehensive eye care coverage at no cost to you. * Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance: Peace of mind and additional protection. * Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Financial support in case of illness or injury. * 401(k) Plan: Save for your future with a company match to help you grow your retirement savings. * PTO and Sick Time accrue each pay period: Take time off when you need it * Annual Bonus Program: Performance-based bonus to reward your hard work. * Commission Opportunities: For eligible roles, competitive commission structure to enhance your earnings. EEOC/Other: eFinancial/Fidelity Life Association is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workplace. As an eFinancial/Fidelity Life employee, you will be eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care & Transit), Vision Care, 401(K), Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D coverages.