Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 332782 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<a href="http://www.grainger.com"> www.grainger.com. </a> Compensation The anticipated hourly base pay compensation range for this position is $24.91 – $37.36. Rewards and Benefits With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">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.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">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.</li> </ul> For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below: <a style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline" href="https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire">https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire</a> 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: As an Executive Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will play a critical role in delivering a polished, high-touch experience for executive candidates, hiring leaders, and internal partners throughout the executive recruiting process. In this highly visible role, you will help keep complex executive searches organized, on track, and moving forward by coordinating interview scheduling, communications, documentation, candidate logistics, and process support. You will report to the Director of Executive Talent Acquisition and be based at our Lake Forest, IL headquarters. This role offers a hybrid work environment, with an expectation to be onsite 2 days per week. This is an hourly position that typically does not require more than 40 hours per week. You Will: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Coordinate executive recruiting logistics, including candidate interviews, travel arrangements, debriefs, and other search-related meetings, while partnering closely with executive-level candidates, hiring leaders, and executive assistants.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Serve as a key communication point between Executive Talent Acquisition, hiring teams, executive candidates, and internal partners to help create a seamless, professional candidate experience.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Build strong working relationships across teams, geographies, and departments while supporting candidates and stakeholders at a variety of levels.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Manage and document executive search activity, including interview schedules, offer letters, pre-employment steps, and assessment tracking.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Identify opportunities to improve executive recruiting processes and recommend practical ways to increase efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maintain and update recruiting status reports, and internal process tracking using tools such as SuccessFactors, Excel, and Power BI; respond to ad hoc reporting requests as needed.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to streamline routine tasks and improve process efficiency.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Partner with vendors, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders to support invoice processing, candidate expenses, and other administrative needs for the Executive Talent Acquisition function.</li> </ul> You Have: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">3+ years of related business experience, ideally in talent acquisition, executive search coordination, HR, project coordination, or a high-touch administrative support role.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience supporting complex scheduling, logistics, or coordination across multiple stakeholders and priorities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SuccessFactors or other applicant tracking systems is a plus.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with executives, candidates, and cross-functional partners.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Project management skills, including the ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, follow through on details, and adapt when needs change.</li> </ul> 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.

Executive Talent Acquisition Coordinator (LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202) @ Grainger Businesses

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