Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

AIT Worldwide Logistics

  • Itasca, IL
  • $83,700-120,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Introduction:Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at and make us the next stop on your career journey. Overview:The Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist will lead our strategic sourcing function across both exempt and non-exempt roles within the freight forwarding industry. This position will own the development of scalable sourcing processes, manage external sourcing platforms, and build proactive pipelines for specialized roles ranging from frontline operations to mid-senior logistics professionals. Responsibilities:
  • Sourcing Strategy Across Role Types
  • Design and implement tailored sourcing strategies for exempt roles such as customs brokers, account managers, and operational individuals and managers
  • Partner with HR and business leaders to understand volume hiring needs, certifications (e.g., TSA, IAC), and compliance standards.
  • Create and execute a sourcing event strategy by researching job fairs, conferences, etc. * Process Design & Standardization
  • Build a repeatable sourcing process for both high-volume and professional roles.
  • Document workflows for outreach cadence, pipeline handoff, ATS tagging, and candidate tracking.
  • Create structured intake templates and hiring manager calibration processes specific to freight forwarding. * Pipeline Management
  • Develop localized talent pools to support hiring in major logistics hubs (e.g., LAX, ORD, ATL).
  • Build diverse sourcing strategies for underrepresented groups in both frontline and exempt logistics roles.
  • Leverage ATS to nurture pipelines and re-engage talent. * Vendor & Tool Ownership
  • Partner with sourcing vendors such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Circa (for OFCCP compliance), and Indeed to ensure best practices.
  • Research and propose new sourcing tools (ex. industry-specific communities, multilingual platforms, local job boards) and assist in implementation.
  • Monitor contract performance, usage metrics, and ROI across all tools. * Stakeholder Collaboration & Training
  • Advise recruiters and hiring managers on sourcing feasibility, timelines, and executing different outreach strategies depending on the need.
  • Train recruiting partners and hiring teams on messaging, sourcing tools, and role-specific tactics. * Talent Market Intelligence
  • Provide ongoing labor market insights specific to freight forwarding (e.g., wage trends for dock workers, demand for licensed brokers). * Talent Brand Support
  • Contribute to employer branding efforts through social media content and job board optimization. * Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • The wage range for this position is $83,700.00-$120,500.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience
Qualifications:Education
  • High School Diploma or GED and equivalent work experience (Required)
  • Bachelor's Degree human resources, business, or related field (Preferred)
Experience
  • 5+ years talent sourcing, preferably with exposure to both high-volume and professional recruiting. (Required)
  • 1+ years OFCCP and compliance-related sourcing practices (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Understanding of freight forwarding, third-party logistics (3PL), and supply chain talent. High
  • Building sourcing programs for both exempt and non-exempt roles across multiple U.S. geographies. High
  • Sourcing platforms and CRM/ATS tools (e.g., Circa, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut). High
  • Managing vendors, tracking platform usage, and presenting sourcing performance metrics. High
  • Communication, documentation, and project management skills. High
What AIT Can Offer You:In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually. About AIT Worldwide:AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.

AIT Worldwide Logistics