Jay Harrison
Chicago,IL
Summary
Driven Talent Acquisition professional with over five years of proven ability to identify, attract, and hire exceptional talent across diverse industries including but not limited to, IT/IS, healthcare, corporate, government and many others. Adept at implementing innovative recruitment strategies, tailored to meet organizational hiring needs while focusing on candidate experience and fit assessment. Passionate about partnering with hiring leaders, collaborating within Recruitment teams, and connecting with qualified candidates to drive business success through effective recruitment solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
GRO Community
Chicago, Illinois
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed the full recruitment cycle from creating requisition to onboarding new hires.
- Collaborated with over 30 hiring managers to identify staffing needs and job requirements.
- Managed over 20 requisitions, including but not limited to Behavioral Health Consultants, Intake staff and C-Suite executives.
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies that aligned staffing levels with organizational needs for assigned requisitions.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit.
- Utilized applicant tracking system, Paylocity, for streamlined candidate management processes.
- Trained and mentored new recruiters on effective interviewing and candidate qualification strategies, enhancing team capabilities.
- Coordinated and participated in career fairs and recruitment events to enhance GRO Community's visibility and attract top talent.
Talent Acquisition Generalist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - 02.2025
- Partnered with Program Manager and HRIS teams to user test the new ATS system conversion for a significant change management implementation affecting over 12,000 employees.
- Selected to train all Recruitment teams on large-scale change management implementation; scope of training included 40 consultants, 8 onboarding specialists and 3 TA leaders
- Create SOPs for all TA onboarding specialists to enhance knowledge retention and promote innovation opportunities to best support the TA function of onboarding internal and external talent.
- Cultivate a positive, respectful and fun work culture for all staff, adhering to the ICARE values.
- Recognized and rewarded by the CEO and executive leadership for the successful management of audit projects, which led to a 100% no-fault survey review from external regulatory audits such as IDPH, Joint Commission, and others.
- Manage the completion of planned audits for ROPH and RUMC facilities.
- Identify risks and opportunities with management to improve current SOPs and succession planning for future regulatory agency reviews.
- Present findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Provide accurate metrics & reporting updates to all stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain relationships with hiring leaders to understand specific talent needs.
- Conduct pre-screen interviews for hiring leaders, and advise on candidate qualifications and the selection process.
- Ensure proper planning & execution of recruitment events to attract local talent.
- Negotiate offers with internal and external candidates.
- Led onboarding initiatives for TA specialists, ensuring effective training and integration into the team.
- Project Manager
- TA Consultant
IT Recruitment Consultant
Experis
Kansas City, MO (Remote)
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Sourced passive and active candidates using job boards like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Dice, and CareerBuilder.
- Collaborated with internal and external hiring leaders to understand specific needs and goals.
- Pre-screened candidates and conducted preliminary technical assessments to ensure alignment with role requirements.
- Maintained database of outreach efforts for qualified IT candidates to support proactive recruiting.
- Proactively identified and resolved complex recruitment opportunities impacting employer short- and long-term success.
Recruitment Consultant
Azimuth
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for internal and external clients, delivering tailored talent solutions across diverse industries.
- Built and leveraged professional network connections to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified candidates across various industries and experience levels.
- Trained and supported new consultants on effective interviewing and candidate qualification strategies, enhancing overall team recruiting capabilities.
- Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CRM systems.
Member Service Representative
GoHealth
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Educated members on required forms and technical processes to resolve account, service, and system issues.
- Evaluated customer information to identify issues and develop tailored solutions, ensuring high-quality service.
- Described and explained details about Medicare options to inform customers and guide purchasing decisions.
- Entered customer interaction details in Zendesk (CRM) to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered.
- Recommended tailored products and services based on individual needs and specifications to enhance customer satisfaction.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Bankers Life & Casualty Insurance (Contract)
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 05.2020
New Business Specialist
Combined Insurance (Contract)
Rosemont, IL
07.2019 - 12.2019
Program Manager
Hope Worldwide
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - 06.2019
Administrative Assistant
St. Josaphat School (Contract)
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 02.2018
Administrative Assistant
Kaplan Test Prep
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 08.2017
Education
High School Diploma -
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Flossmoor, IL06.2012
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Proficiency
- Client Relationship Management (CRM) Proficiency
- Data-Driven Recruitment
- Strategic Talent Sourcing
- Talent Mapping & Research
- Social Media & Job Board Marketing
- Compliance & Employment Law Knowledge
- Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Relationship Building & Networking
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Cultural Competence & Diversity Awareness
References
References available upon request.
HR Systems
ATS:
- Salesforce
- Workday
- Bullhorn
- Infor/LINK
- iGreentree
Job Boards:
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Indeed
- Dice
- Social Media
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
GRO Community
07.2025 - 09.2025
Talent Acquisition Generalist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
12.2022 - 02.2025
IT Recruitment Consultant
Experis
03.2022 - 11.2022
Recruitment Consultant
Azimuth
04.2021 - 03.2022
Member Service Representative
GoHealth
05.2020 - 04.2021
Licensed Insurance Agent
Bankers Life & Casualty Insurance (Contract)
02.2020 - 05.2020
New Business Specialist
Combined Insurance (Contract)
07.2019 - 12.2019
Program Manager
Hope Worldwide
02.2018 - 06.2019
Administrative Assistant
St. Josaphat School (Contract)
08.2017 - 02.2018
Administrative Assistant
Kaplan Test Prep
03.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Homewood-Flossmoor High School