Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Verano Full time

Job Summary:

** This is a 3-month contract role **

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and executing talent acquisition strategies for Corporate and National roles at Verano.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, selection criteria, and job details such as duties and responsibilities, minimum and preferred qualifications, physical and mental demands, and work environment.
  • Develop and maintain job descriptions and job posts.
  • Utilize sourcing tools and platforms to find and attract passive talent.
  • Review candidate applications and identify qualified candidates.
  • Conduct phone screens, present qualified candidates to hiring managers, and coordinate interviews.
  • Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events.
  • Foster long-term relationships with candidates and internal business partners.
  • Act as a liaison with schools, alumni groups, outreach organizations, and other groups as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of recruiting experience required.
  • Experience recruiting for roles across business units (finance, IT, marketing, etc.).
  • Experience navigating applicant tracking systems.
  • Experience with sourcing tools and candidate attraction techniques.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check.
  • Must be able to register with multiple states’ cannabis commissions as an agent.



About Verano:

Verano is a leading, vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., devoted to the ongoing improvement of communal wellness by providing responsible access to regulated cannabis products. With a mission to address vital health and wellness needs, Verano produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, innovative cannabis products sold under its trusted portfolio of consumer brands, Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s portfolio encompasses 14 U.S. states, with active operations in 13, including 14 production facilities comprising over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Verano designs, builds, and operates dispensaries under retail brands including Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™, delivering a superior cannabis shopping experience in both medical and adult use markets.


EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity, and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.



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