Talent Acquisition Consultant - Technology

Work Location Type: Hybrid 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Primary Function

The Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC) owns full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including internal mobility and proactive sourcing. Partnering with hiring leaders and HR, the TAC builds talent pipelines, runs a structured selection process, and delivers an inclusive candidate experience from intake through offer acceptance and start.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Partner with HR and hiring leaders to deliver end-to-end recruiting for assigned requisitions in a matrixed environment.

• Lead intake/calibration (scope, must-haves, success profile, compensation range, interview plan, and timeline) and define the recruiting approach for each role.
• Build pipelines through internal mobility and external sourcing (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, Boolean search, talent communities/CRM) with a focus on diverse slates.
• Screen and assess candidates (internal and external), present shortlists, and document evaluations clearly and consistently.
• Manage interviews end-to-end (coordination, interviewer readiness, structured feedback, debriefs) and maintain a strong candidate experience.
• Provide talent market insights and recommendations to improve fill outcomes (profile alignment, sourcing channels, location/comp, process adjustments).
• Partner closely with engineering, data, product, and technology leaders to understand technical requirements and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute on targeted candidate generation strategies and build a diverse pipeline of talent, including directly sourcing technical talent leveraging market insights
• Maintain knowledge of compensation offerings, benefits, salary structures and long-term incentive plans for potential candidates with the ability to analyze, recommend, develop, negotiate, present and construct closing strategies
• Maintain accurate data in the ATS (e.g., SuccessFactors) and track/report recruiting KPIs (pipeline health, time-to-fill, source effectiveness).

Education and Experience

• 1 year of full-cycle recruiting experience (intake through offer/close).
• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated capability in internal mobility and proactive sourcing/talent mapping, including outreach and pipeline building.
• Proficient with ATS/CRM and sourcing tools (e.g., SuccessFactors, LinkedIn Recruiter) and comfortable using data to manage priorities and outcomes.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, data privacy, and fair/consistent selection processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and candidate experience focus; able to manage multiple requisitions effectively.
• Prior experience recruiting for technology roles, including software engineering, data, infrastructure, or related technical disciplines

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.