Company Summary
Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started!
Job Summary
At Zoro, we know our people are the heart of the company. We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will be responsible for helping create a hiring journey that feels seamless, welcoming, and set up for success.
In this role, you’ll make the hiring experience smooth and welcoming for candidates and hiring teams alike. You’ll track progress along the way providing steady support through each step of the hiring process — helping us stay organized and focused on bringing in great people.
This role will be based in Chicago and will require at least 2 days per week on site.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for non-exempt roles, partnering closely with hiring managers to define talent needs, craft sourcing strategies, and deliver diverse, qualified candidate pipelines
- Facilitate onboarding and orientation for exempt hires, ensuring seamless integration into Zoro while fostering early engagement and retention
- Enhance the candidate experience by streamlining the process from first interaction to offer acceptance, ensuring transparency, timeliness, and a welcoming candidate journey
- Drive employer branding and talent attraction strategies, partnering with Marketing and HR to design campaigns that showcase Zoro’s culture, support Wellhub partnership, and career opportunities
- Leverage recruiting data and tools to assess pipeline health, time-to-fill, and quality-of-hire, driving continuous improvement and accountability in the hiring process
- Perform sourcing tasks as needed to help fill roles efficiently and bring in qualified candidates from diverse channels
- Support TA projects, backlog, and core process improvements using recruiting tools and data to identify opportunities for greater speed, clarity, and consistency
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a talent acquisition or HR support role
- Knowledge of HR and talent policies, programs, and processes
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills — able to manage multiple tasks independently
- A high sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates, colleagues, and business partners
- Experience with an applicant tracking system (Greenhouse preferred) and working knowledge of onboarding or HRIS systems
- A customer-obsessed mindset. You anticipate needs and make it easier for others to do their best work
- A continuous improvement lens — you're not afraid to suggest what could be better
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred)
Total Rewards
Zoro’s total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.
In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
- 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. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program
- 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing
- At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year
- 6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools
- Charitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations
- Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago
- Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, access to the onsite gym, and incredible city skyline views
For additional information and details regarding our benefits and our parent company, W. W. Grainger, please click on the link here.
The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range listed reflects the expected base pay for this position at the time of posting, based on the role's job grade. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as location, relevant experience and individual qualifications.
Our Culture
Zoro was founded in 2011 with a simple idea: make it easy for businesses to get the tools, parts, and supplies they need to keep things running. We've grown by staying curious, moving quickly, and solving everyday challenges in smart, practical ways. Backed by W.W. Grainger and inspired by our endless assortment business model, we’re on a clear path toward our next big milestone: $2 billion in revenue—and beyond.
At Zoro, we don’t just follow a playbook—we help build it. You’ll get to work on real problems with a supportive team that shares ideas freely, learns from each other, and celebrates wins together. Our culture is grounded in values that guide how we show up every day: Winning & Learning Together, Being Customer Obsessed, Being Transparent, and Taking Ownership. We don’t have all the answers, but we’re always asking good questions.
Zoro’s culture has been recognized by Fortune, Best Places to Work, and Built In Chicago—but the recognition we care about most comes from our team members, who make this place what it is.
We also know that flexibility matters. Our hybrid work model gives you space to focus and the flexibility to live your life — asking team members to be onsite at least two days a week. Our Chicago HQ (right above Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Accenture Tower) is always open and ready for connection, collaboration, or just a good cup of coffee.
At Zoro, we’re growing fast toward big aspirations — and we’re continuously excited about the new challenges we get to solve together.
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 also 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.
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