Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5201

Company: Grainger Businesses

 Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number  335877

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

 

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $85,300 – $142,200. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

 

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

 

Grainger Benefits

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 Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant will execute full cycle search activities to source and qualify candidates for open requisitions. Success will be propelled by your ability to network, execute tenacious searches and pitch our fantastic career opportunities to score the best talent in the market. In an advisory capacity, you will partner with Hiring Managers and Human Resource Business Partners to fill open roles within the time to fill goals.
 

 Position to be located in Lake Forest, IL. 

You Will

  • Conduct thorough intake discussions with Hiring Managers and offer consulting on the job market, as well as the interview and hiring process
  • Create customized search strategy with Hiring Manager including target candidate profiles, job postings and social media marketing
  • Build candidate generation and sourcing strategies for 15-25 requisitions at any given time
  • Improve recruiting processes by sharing best practices, and new recruiting tools and methodologies with the Talent Acquisition team
  • Lead efforts to help grow our talent pipeline through directly sourcing candidates, networking, and developing partnerships with diversity and specialty groups
  • Maintain knowledge of compensation offerings, benefits, salary structures and long-term incentive plans for potential candidates
  • Negotiate compelling offer packages to close candidates in often competitive situations

 

You Have

  • Bachelor's Degree BA/BS degree preferred
  • 5+ years Talent Acquisition experience; preferably 5 or more years as a full-cycle recruiting consultant required
  • Expertise in all sourcing methods including LinkedIn recruiter, social media, networking, and experience with diversity sourcing
  • Knowledge of local regulatory compliance and employment law
  • Experience building credibility with hiring managers and using market knowledge to advise on talent strategy
  • Proficiency using an Applicant Tracking system, common desktop applications, and social media usage
  • Willingness to travel to national Strategic Alliance Job Fairs 1-2 times per year

 

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.

 

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