ROCKWOOL is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our North American Talent Acquisition team.

Location: 4849 S. Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Monday – Thursday in the office | Friday remote

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

Your Future Team

You'll join our North America Talent Acquisition team and report directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition. In this role, you'll help attract, hire, and onboard exceptional talent while supporting key Talent Acquisition programs and hiring initiatives across North America.

This dynamic position combines recruiting with Talent Acquisition operations. You'll partner with hiring managers, create exceptional candidate experience, support onboarding and employer branding initiatives, and occasionally assist with local HR activities, including new employee orientation.

Our team is collaborative, high-performing, and committed to continuous improvement. We value open communication, diverse perspectives, and giving every team member the opportunity to learn, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact.

"This role offers an incredible opportunity to build a career in Talent Acquisition. You'll gain hands-on experience across recruiting, candidate experience, employer branding, onboarding, and Talent Acquisition operations while partnering with leaders across North America. If you're curious, eager to learn, and excited to make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team."

— Mindy Mihelic, Director of Talent Acquisition, North America

What You Will Be Doing

Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to support full-cycle recruitment activities
Source, screen, and interview candidates while delivering an exceptional candidate experience
Support campus recruiting, career fairs, and employer branding activities
Coordinate interviews, offer logistics, onboarding activities and pre-employment requirements
Manage the North America background check process
Facilitate local new employee orientation and support select HR initiatives
Track recruiting metrics and prepare reports
Process candidate travel and expense reimbursements
Provide administrative and operational support for Talent Acquisition programs

What You Bring

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
2+ years of experience in Recruiting/Talent Acquisition in a corporate environment required, with additional experience in HR a plus
Excellent organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
Workday or other Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience preferred

What We Offer

Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401K Match:Up to 6%
Paid Time Off:Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave
Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future
Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access
Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000. Actual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity and market data.

Who We Are

ROCKWOOL is the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into innovative, safe, and sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.

Today, we employ approximately 12,000 people across 37 countries and operate 36 manufacturing facilities worldwide, all united by one common purpose: to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Our solutions help address some of today's most important challenges, including energy efficiency, fire resilience, noise reduction, water management, and sustainable construction – while supporting a more sustainable future.

Our Culture and Commitment

At ROCKWOOL, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. Guided by The ROCKWOOL Way and our core values of Ambition, Responsibility, Integrity, and Efficiency, we empower our employees to build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We evaluate all qualified applicants based on their skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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