Entry Level Talent Acquisition Representative
Location: Lombard, IL
Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Bonus + Full Benefits
- 60k - 65K OTE
Schedule: 5 days a week (Hybrid work offered)
Reports To: Director of Operations
About the Opportunity
TORQ Coatings is a fast-growing residential floor coating company specializing in premium polyurea and polyaspartic concrete coating systems that transform garages, basements, and commercial spaces in as little as one day.
We are launching in the Chicagoland and Milwaukee markets with a bold vision:
to become the leading floor coating company across the entire Midwest.
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Representative who wants to build something meaningful.
TORQ’s Core Values — T.O.U.G.H.
Tenacity – Don’t quit. Solve problems.
Ownership – Own it from start to finish.
Unity – Win together.
Growth – Stay coachable and improve every day.
Heart – Serve customers and teammates with care and respect.
Position Overview
The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for full-cycle recruiting across field, sales, and operational roles for a growing concrete flooring and coatings company.
This role works closely with operations leadership to ensure production teams, sales staff, and support roles are consistently staffed with dependable, high-performing talent. The position focuses on building strong recruiting pipelines, improving hiring processes, and supporting the company’s continued growth across multiple markets.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Manage full-cycle recruiting for installers, call center representatives, administrative, sales professionals, and operational rolesSource candidates through job boards, referrals, trade schools, community outreach, and industry networksConduct candidate screenings and initial interviewsCoordinate hiring manager interviews and feedbackPipeline Development
Build and maintain consistent recruiting pipelines for high-turnover and growth positionsDevelop relationships with trade schools, workforce programs, and local talent sourcesSupport referral programs and other sourcing strategiesHiring Process Management
Extend offers and coordinate pre-employment processesSupport onboarding coordination with HR and operations teamsMaintain accurate recruiting records and hiring metricsWorkforce Planning
Partner with operations leadership to anticipate hiring needs tied to production schedules and market expansionMonitor recruiting performance and hiring timelinesRetention & Continuous Improvement
Track retention trends and identify potential turnover driversRecommend improvements to recruiting strategies and hiring processesSupport employer branding efforts to attract quality candidatesCompliance
Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, Illinois, and local employment lawsMaintain fair and consistent hiring practices
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
Highly organized and able to manage multiple open roles at the same timeStrong communicator who can build rapport quickly with candidates and hiring managersSkilled at identifying reliable, high-performing candidates for field and operational rolesPersistent in sourcing and pipeline building when talent is difficult to findDetail-oriented with strong follow-through throughout the hiring processComfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Qualifications
3–6+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experienceExperience hiring hourly field, skilled trade, or construction-related roles preferredStrong organizational and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple openings simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentExperience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms
Compensation & Growth
Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Bonus + Full Benefits
- 60k - 65K
Why Join TORQ Coatings?
TORQ Coatings is building a high-performance sales culture supported by strong marketing, leadership, and systems.
This role provides the opportunity to develop elite phone sales skills, close real revenue, and grow with a fast-scaling company.
If you’re competitive, driven, and motivated to win, this role offers a clear path toward long-term success in sales.
Company DescriptionTORQ Coatings is a high-growth concrete coatings company built on strong values, elite customer service, and performance. We invest in our people, use best-in-class systems, and create clear paths for advancement in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.Company DescriptionTORQ Coatings is a high-growth concrete coatings company built on strong values, elite customer service, and performance. We invest in our people, use best-in-class systems, and create clear paths for advancement in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Read Less