Job Description

Join CASL as a Talent Acquisition Partner and Make a Difference

Ready to make a difference while helping others do the same? Join CASL as our Talent Acquisition Partner and help build a people-first hiring experience that supports meaningful community change.

Your Mission:

The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a critical role in helping the Chinese American Service League (CASL) attract and retain top talent to support our community-focused initiatives. This position is responsible for full-cycle recruitment across a wide range of roles—from frontline positions to leadership—ensuring CASL continues to build a workforce reflective of its values of inclusivity, empowerment, and collaboration.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Partner supports the development and execution of CASL’s recruitment strategy with a strong emphasis on sourcing, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement. The role works cross-functionally to understand departmental workforce needs, with an awareness of succession planning considerations, while delivering a seamless, human-centric candidate experience. In addition, the Talent Acquisition Partner contributes to building scalable talent acquisition systems, workflows, and practices that align with CASL’s operational goals and the ongoing success of its impactful programs.

About CASL:

Founded in 1979, CASL is the largest and most comprehensive community-based organization in the Midwest, with deep roots in serving Asian Americans and a commitment to welcoming all. With over 45 years of experience, CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.

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Make a Difference, and Get the Support You Deserve

Salary Range: $65,000 – $67,000/year | Full Benefits Package Included

We value your expertise and commitment, and we invest in both. From competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to a culture that puts people first, you’ll be supported while doing work that matters.

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What You’ll Impact

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will contribute to a positive internal culture by elevating the hiring experience and modeling a people-first approach that fosters equity, transparency, and care. You will serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers, offering insights, tools, and support to guide them through a consistent and effective hiring process.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for a range of roles, including frontline positions and specialized leadership roles.
• Partner with the Director of HR and hiring managers to assess team needs, succession plans, and role evolution, ensuring proactive recruitment strategies.
• Take ownership of sourcing efforts, including passive outreach and pipeline development, especially for hard-to-fill or language-specific roles.
• Champion a human-centric candidate experience that reflects CASL’s mission and values.
• Manage and maintain data accuracy in Lever (ATS), generating recruitment metrics and insights to guide continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support interview logistics, hiring team collaboration, and candidate communication.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through community relationships, outreach events, and targeted campaigns.
• Support the ongoing development of scalable recruiting tools, templates, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with the Director of HR to streamline workflows using Asana and ensure aligned recruitment priorities across the agency.
• Adapt to evolving organizational needs with flexibility and resourcefulness.

Education & Experience:

• Three to four years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition with a focus on sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and candidate experience.
• Associate degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across diverse teams.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive mindset, excited to build and improve processes while delivering results.
• Familiarity with Lever or other ATS platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and focused while navigating shifting priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Deep alignment with CASL’s values and a passion for mission-driven work.

• Experience with Asana or other task/project management tools.
• Previous experience in staffing, agency recruiting, or high-volume environments strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods, with occasional movement around the office. Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm), with flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.
• Location: The successful candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area and have the ability to be onsite at our Chinatown, Chicago location as needed for team meetings and company events. While this role offers remote work flexibility within the region, proximity to Chicago is essential for in-person engagement as required.

Compensation & Benefits:

This position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $67,000 annually , reflective of experience and qualifications.

Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs.

CASL’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

11+ Paid Holidays , including Lunar New Year and Juneteenth

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

Voluntary Worksite Benefits and Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household

Why Choose CASL:

Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.

Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.

Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.

Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths.

Join Us and Make a Difference:

Join us at CASL, where together, we create a brighter future for our community.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Each resume is reviewed personally by our dedicated team members, not AI. This thorough and thoughtful evaluation process may take a bit of time, so we kindly ask for your patience. Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as we have an update on your application status. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.

At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter.

CASL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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