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Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

CF Industries · Northbrook, IL · $94,700–$124,900 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a hard-to-fill role you filled. What did you do differently?

What they are checking: Whether they have real creative sourcing skills beyond posting and waiting.

Tell me about a time a candidate declined an offer late. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect and adjust their process, not just move on.

What would you do

How do you build a strong partnership with a hiring manager who is slow to give feedback?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep the process moving and hold managers to timelines.

How do you sell a candidate on a role in an industry they may not know, like nitrogen fertilizer?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the business and its mission in a way that attracts people.

A hiring manager wants to skip steps to hire a referral quickly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect process fairness while still helping the business move fast.

About the work

How would you source candidates for an operator role at a rural plant where few people are looking for jobs?

What they are checking: Whether they can find talent in tight local markets across various locations, as the posting describes.

What metrics do you track to know if your recruiting is working?

What they are checking: Whether they measure time to fill, quality and source effectiveness to improve results.

How do you manage a heavy load of open roles across different departments?

What they are checking: Organization and prioritization skills for a high-volume recruiting desk.

How do you make sure your hiring process is fair and compliant?

What they are checking: Awareness of EEO rules and consistent interviewing practices.

How do you use an applicant tracking system and LinkedIn Recruiter in your daily work?

What they are checking: Hands-on skill with the tools that drive sourcing and pipeline management.

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The full job description

As published by CF Industries.

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. Function: Human Resources Job Summary: The Talent Acquisition team at CF Industries is hiring an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. As a key player in our talent acquisition efforts, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier candidates across various departments and locations. Your ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive innovative recruiting strategies will be critical to our success. Job Description: • Lead and execute the search process for corporate positions; accountable for the full life cycle of assigned searches – from intake, sourcing, interviewing, debrief and selection, to offer recommendation and presentation • Develop and execute creative strategic sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates • Source and build robust talent pools by leveraging diverse and innovative channels • Partner with hiring managers to create compelling recruitment marketing strategies • Manage and analyze recruitment metrics, offering insights and recommendations to improve the hiring process • Facilitate and lead New Hire Orientation sessions • Educate the internal teams and business partners on trends in the external labor market, competitive total rewards insights, talent availability, and other key factors that impact recruitment strategies and decision making • Lead and contribute to cross-functional HR project initiatives and committees • Prepare, extend, and negotiate competitive job offers • Cultivate long-term relationships with candidates and build sustainable talent pipelines • Responsible for compiling and presenting weekly recruiting reports, analyzing key metrics to assess, and creating recruiting strategies to fill positions effectively. • Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment policies, interview procedures, and legal compliance • Maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system and produce weekly recruitment reports • Continuously strive for improvements in recruitment efficiencies, such as reducing time-to-fill and enhancing candidate satisfaction • Attend meetings, conferences and seminars to gain additional knowledge and effectively leverage in daily work and educate others in what was learned • Maintain positive and collaborative communication with colleagues, clients, contractors and vendors Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field • 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably a mix of corporate and third-party search experience • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to provide high touch consultation to leadership at every level • Track record of gaining a deep understanding of the business lines supported • Proficient in using Workday applicant tracking system • Expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing & social media platforms • In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations and OFCCP compliance • Demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions with tact and professionalism • Proven ability to work in a matrixed and geographically disbursed environment • Strong computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint proficiency • Ability to travel 15% of the time • Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $94,700 - $124,900 The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range. In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a protentional of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/ FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com . JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

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