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Sales Facilitator/Sales Enablement (Learning & Development)

Company: TransUnion

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 16, 2023

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.TransUnion's Internal Job Title:Sr Analyst, Sales Enablement Benefits: TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, tuition reimbursement, additional (following any short-term disability) 10 weeks of parental leave with gradual return, adoption assistance, fertility coverage, spousal and domestic partner benefits, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, retirement contributions with employer match, organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. Impact You'll Make:Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate sales new hire onboarding, seller skill development, and other sales learning programs in a classroom or virtual setting leveraging modern learning methods Demonstrate excellence across the spectrum of facilitation skills including but not limited to: Comprehension and application of learning or performance objectives Creating optimal learning environments Adjusting facilitation approach "on the fly" to meet learners needs Engaging learners through discussion/questioning/visual aids/tools/activities Connecting key concepts across organizational values, culture, and strategic priorities Execute against standardized Learning Management System (LMS) operational processes such as managing the learning library, creating events and sessions, configuring email communications, creating learning assignments, and managing rosters. Manage training schedules and logistics to ensure no overlap of respective programs within the SEE team and with other stakeholders Collect and present program metrics throughout the lifecycle of programs and at end of year by developing, delivering, and tracking/prepost evaluations and participation/completions. Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.What You'll Bring:High energy, enthusiastic, and motivational facilitation style Experience in developing and facilitating against multi-level curricula with a variety of blended learning approaches Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data Excellent project management and time management skills Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment, while excelling as a self-starter with an ability to work in an amigious environment Familiarity with FranklinCovey is a plus Understanding of ADDIE, Kirkpatrick's Model of Evaluation, and Andragogy will make you stand out Proficient in the use of Zoom, Cornerstone, Seismic, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft PowerPoint; Adobe Suite and Articulate is a plus Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills (ability to conduct presentations to all levels of personnel including management and internal teams) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in education, corporate training, or adult learning or a background in sales Bi-lingual in Spanish or Portuguese a plus This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Own and maintain seller facing content using our Content Management System. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy NoticePersonal Information We CollectYour Privacy ChoicesWhat We'll Bring:At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation we're consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile.

Sr. Systems Engineer

Company: Basis Technologies

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 15, 2023

We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, and age. We've been proudly recognized as: Ad Age, Best Places to Work 2023, 2022, 2013 Built In, Best Workplaces 2023, 2022, 2021 Crain's Best Companies to Work for in Chicago 2022, 2021, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Crain's Best Companies to Work for in New York 2022, 2021, 2014 Dallas Morning News, Top Workplaces 2021, 2019, 2015 Denver Post, Top Workplaces 2022, 2021, 2020 Denver Business Journal's Largest Employers 2022, 2021, 2020 Fortune Magazine, Best Workplaces 2022, 2021, 2020, 2015, 2014 We provide a thoughtful perks and benefits package including competitive 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, a funded health savings account, paid sabbatical, generous parental leave, a flexible work environment and time off policy, and more. In addition, this role will engineer and support the process of Basis systems and infrastructure, support and maintain the application life cycle, perform network traffic and security monitoring, as well as support software teams in software design, deployments, troubleshooting. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building teams that are diverse in thought, perspective, and culture. That's okay, we recognize that experience can be built in many ways. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. Experience with entire development cycle of applications Advanced Knowledge in Linux Systems Engineering, including but not limited to Debian and Ubuntu Knowledge of network protocols Experience with Systems Performance Experience with Systems and Applications troubleshooting and tuning Experience coding skills in Python and Bash) Passion for highly distributed and highly available systems BONUS POINTS Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field SaltStack knowledge is a big plus Passion for highly distributed and highly available systems Experience with the entire development cycle of application Our Tech Stack: Ruby, Java, Python, and React.js Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka PostgreSQL, NoSQL AWS BI-Remote LI-Remote LI-Hybrid ANYTHING ELSE? OTHER WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM ARE BY: Engineering and supporting all of Basis’ systems and infrastructure Supporting and maintaining the application life cycle, change and incident management Ensuring high availability and security for all Technology infrastructure assets Creating automated tasks/workflows to remove repeat work Maintaining system and applications deployments for infrastructure supporting millions of transactions per second Engineering, Change and Incident and Management for Applications life cycle Performing systems monitoring and performance tuning to optimize systems performance Performing network traffic and security monitoring Supporting software teams in software design, deployments, troubleshooting and problem-solving Being on call 24x7 for emergency and having availability on a rotational basis WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Experience with Database Engines, including but not limited to MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB Experience with Java Server and Application Software administration (Tomcat, Jetty) Knowledge of monitoring/graphing systems Knowledge of infrastructure management and automation systems Experience managing infrastructure in Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP) Knowledge of distributed designs (scaling, sharding, clustering, caching, replication, etc.) If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements. Basis Technologies' innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution.

Statistical & Financial Reports Analyst

Company: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 14, 2023

An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob CategoryCredit Risk ManagementWork ShiftFirst (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. In addition, all candidates must undergo applicable background checks and comply with all applicable information handling rules, and all non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship. This position does not have direct reports.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESData Collection: Serves as reports lead/coordinator to ensure timely collection and accuracy of financial and structure data, income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports from reporting entities Assist the System to maintain essential records on the structure/financial and activities of financial institutions, bank holding companies, and nonbank subsidiaries to assist in developing economic policy, conducting bank supervision and regulation activities, and providing financial services Routinely run queries to ensure data accuracy and compatibility with report data Data Analysis: Edits and analyzes semi-complex structure data and financial reports and statements for conformity with FR policies and procedures, accounting principles and regulatory requirements Evaluates data and interprets principles and regulations to resolve accuracy and conformity issues with banking organizations to ensure data integrity System Projects and Work Groups: Participates in division and Bank projects and System workgroups May serve as project leader on short-term division-wide projects Policy Implementation: Demonstrate thorough understanding of and adherence to FR policies and procedures and regulatory requirements Contributes to the drafting, editing, and preparation of official memos, advanced data analysis reports, comments to proposed reporting and regulatory changes, and processing procedures Serves as reports lead/coordinator to ensure timely collection and accuracy of financial and structure data, income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports from reporting entities EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience 3 to 5 years of related work experience KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and accounting concepts Demonstrated analytical skills Experience performing qualitative and quantitative analysis Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Excellent organizational skills Capacity to perform basic query writing Knowledge equivalent to CPA certification Detail-oriented Familiarity with Federal Reserve regulations & policies OTHER/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position and sponsorship for a work visa, and subsequently for permanent residence, if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Privacy Notice

Associate Brand Manager

Company: Beko US

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 11, 2023

5. 4. PR: Assist in the creation and/or review of all external and internal press releases, press kits, messaging strategies, position statements, and media pitches. 3. Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, or a related field; Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand management Proven background and experience in planning and executing brand campaigns, ability to think creatively, coupled with strong analytical and project management skills Team collaborator with a desire to work cross functionally. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Qualified applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident card holder. Agency Management & Collaboration: Lead a cross-agency team, including creative, social, media, and PR, to develop breakthrough communications that enhance brand equity and drive long-term business growth. Work cross functionally across departments, as necessary, to ensure the brand is represented according to defined guidelines. Drive the creation of detailed, data backed briefs (around consumer insights, pricing, forecasting, promotions, operations, sales, marketing/advertising and creative) to deliver a clear vision for the future Beko. Actively collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, including Product Marketing, Global Marketing, After Sales, as well as key leaders in our Sales organization to ensure alignment of our brand across all marketing activities for Beko.

Buisness Training Specialist

Company: Pricefx

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 14, 2023

Flexibility to learn new tools, technologies, frameworks and business processes. We give you 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 Sick days, 15 public holidays each year, and your birthday off. We offer 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity leave. By applying, I confirm that I acknowledge and understand how Pricefx processes my personal data as per information in GDPR for Candidates . We match your 401K contribution dollar for dollar up to 4%, and your contributions are vested immediately. Supporting Pricefx customer training projects, including gathering requirements, defining deliverables, and measuring KPIs. We have amazing healthcare coverage sponsored by the ADP platform. Exposure to enterprise software implementation projects. Ability to convert broad business requirements into functional processes. Our office is centrally located in the West Loop of Chicago, with plenty of flexibility on public transportation options.

Software Quality Engineer II

Company: Life Fitness

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 16, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law. Performs other related duties as required. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE3-5 years experience with hands-on, functional testing processes Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies Experience with test management/project management software such as JIRA and Zephyr or similar Basic knowledge of Android, Linux and web-based applications Experience with Mobile and API testing (Postman) Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, and experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts. Please note that Life Fitness will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "[email protected]" for U.S. opportunities. Recommends and implements updates to process to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality Comfortable testing within a hardware/software-integrated environment. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled EEO is The Law - for more information click hereLife Fitness and Workday Privacy Policies Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. Performs assignments within scope of defined program, recommends and follows course of action under guidance of requirements, priorities and risk. Innovate. Interfaces with internal engineering teams, vendors and other outside sources as necessary. Shares quality and risk assessments with project stakeholders.

Market Lead (IL)

Company: Betting Hero

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 10, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Market Planning - Maintain an up-to-date calendar of weekly planned activation events Responsible for capturing data and accurate reporting on activation information Your Background May Sound Like This: Determined attitude and competitiveness Track record of achieving personal and professional goals Bars and restaurant new business sales (Cintas, Yelp, Toast) Live activation/event management in the alcohol or beverage industry 1+ years of experience managing Brand Ambassador or Part- time teams Experience with recruiting, interviewing, and training Reliable Transport - access to a vehicle with required insurance minimums Full-time Availability - able to work 40 hours a week with a shifting work schedule that includes evening and weekend work activations Our Commitment to You: Competitive Base Pay Uncapped Commissions based on market performance Opportunity to grow within the organization Support from a passionate and high performing leadership team Betting Hero provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If this sounds like you, please read on. Responsible for the overall management of assigned market to include staff recruitment, business development, and event execution Manage day-to-day operations and staff development. We help people enjoy their mobile betting experience, and in this role you will lead a team of Betting Heroes activations at Bars, Casinos, and Sports Events. Prospecting for new business and closing sales with new accounts Team Building - recruit, train and oversee a team of up to 5 team leads and 40+ part-time Betting Heroes in your market. Betting Hero’s consulting and research arm partners with gambling companies, service providers like digital payments and gambling technology companies, bars, restaurants, and sports teams to design their respective sports betting and iGaming strategies spanning customer experience, acquisition, retention, and more. Management of team leads and Betting Hero representatives Ensure all events are fully staffed and executed based on contract obligations Recruit, interview and maintain a full staff based on market needs Frequent communication with managing director to discuss contract obligation fulfillment Weekly recaps to pass along key learnings, and create team development plan and training requirements Participation in weekly meetings as needed Client communication and service during in-market events Management of all market schedules, Slack channels and team communication Facilitation of weekly market payroll Business development of new bar partnerships, special events and other relevant opportunities Management of all market inventory including iPads, shirts, marketing materials, swag and client inventory Travel as required to support other markets or to participate in training or business development opportunities Prioritize company culture within market to ensure fantastic results from satisfied employees Understanding of all client processes and apps Other tasks as required What You'll Do: Execute mobile sports betting activations at Casinos, Bars, Sporting events Recruit Hire train Develop relationships Selling New Accounts - You will directly manage all aspects of your sales territory. We are looking for a candidate who has experience leading a team, exceeding quotes, and has the ability to cultivate an outstanding team culture inline with Betting Hero values. Betting Hero, the 1 and fastest growth mobile sports betting activation company invites you to apply for our Market Lead position.

Field Safety Specialist (Local candidates only)

Company: Hulcher Services Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 15, 2023

Background, physical, and drug screening are required. Hulcher Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. At Hulcher Services, Inc., we're not just a company; we're a family committed to safety, excellence, and continuous improvement. Experience and Certifications: Recent experience (last two years) in heavy equipment, construction, oil and gas, alongside certifications in First Aid/CPR, HAZWOPER, and knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FRA regulations. EOE Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Visit us at http://www.hulcher.com for more information. Heavy equipment experience is essential, and candidates ideally reside within 45 minutes of the division/location. Education: Bachelor's degree in safety management or relevant field preferred, with a valid qualification in occupational health and safety. Accident Investigation and Prevention: Investigate incidents to identify root causes, handling worker's compensation claims, and recommending preventative measures. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to identify potential hazards, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.

Sr. UX Researcher

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 15, 2023

Benefits: Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. EEO/AA Employer. The preferred location is Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, or Denver, CO BI LI Compensation & Benefits: Base salary for this role ranges from $104,112 to $156,168. Summary Pay Range: $104,112.00 - $169,182.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes: Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1 Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented, cross-functional environment. Join our Talent Community .

Revenue Enablement Manager

Company: Instawork

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 14, 2023

Instawork has been featured on CBS News, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, and more. About Instawork Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible work app for local, hourly professionals. Empathy, Trust, Candor -- Empathy for our business partners and professionals means we put ourselves in their shoes. To learn more about our company values, please visit: https://info.instawork.com/aboutPersonnel Privacy Policy Instawork helps businesses in the food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 markets across the U.S. and Canada. We strive to learn from each other and get better each day, week, and month, so that our team’s learnings can compound and we can all improve, together. Execute on the fundamentals, and act creatively to drive growth. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than three million workers, filling a critical role in local economies. Empathy for our colleagues means we are always upfront and honest with each other, which comes from trust. In 2022, Instawork was ranked among the country’s top 10% of fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 and was included in the Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup list.

VP of Product

Company: Fusion92

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 14, 2023

High degree of proficiency in OKR, Design Thinking, Event Storming, prototyping, iterative development, Scrum, Agile product development. Disclaimer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex. Utilize proficiency in analyzing data, including ML, web conversion, search funnels, etc., to draw key insights and opportunities. Where an employee is paid within this range will depend on multiple factors including, but not limited to location, years of experience, education, internal pay structure, and other contributing factors. Metric-Driven Decision-MakingDefine, track, and improve key business and product success metrics, drawing on proven methodologies. CollaborationCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Sales, to facilitate product initiatives and ensure timely delivery. Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and customer research to identify new opportunities. You will integrate user research, market analysis, and analytics into product requirements. Consistent track record in running large, complex software projects with multiple stakeholders and maintaining a loosely coupled, highly aligned culture. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners to drive collaboration and alignment.

SAP Group Reporting Management Consultant

Company: IBM

Location: US Chicago

Posted Dec 11, 2023

The role involves deploying modern SAP Analytics/Reporting offerings, requiring functional and technical expertise to develop SAP Group Reporting solutions. The individual will work with customers, leading small project teams and serving as an individual contributor, ensuring quality delivery and thought leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Background Investigation roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑Level Investigators earn $50k–$70k; Mid‑Level Investigators $70k–$95k; Senior Investigators $95k–$130k; Lead/Director roles range $120k–$160k, depending on industry and clearance level.
What skills and certifications are essential for a Background Investigation professional?
Key skills include OSINT, forensic analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Certifications such as Certified Background Investigator (CBI), Certified Security Professional (CSP), CISSP, ACIC, and ISO 27001 credential the candidate for advanced roles.
Are Background Investigation roles available for remote work?
Yes—many digital investigation, compliance, and risk analysis positions support fully remote work. On‑site roles typically require access to secure facilities and clearance, but remote work is common for data‑driven investigations.
What career progression paths exist within Background Investigation?
Typical progression: Investigator → Senior Investigator → Lead Investigator → Program Manager → Director of Investigations → VP of Security & Investigations. Each step adds leadership, policy‑setting, and cross‑agency coordination responsibilities.
What are the current industry trends impacting Background Investigation?
AI and machine‑learning platforms are automating evidence triage; blockchain is being used for tamper‑proof credential verification; regulatory shifts like GDPR, CCPA, and defense‑specific security directives are expanding compliance scopes; and fintech, healthcare, and defense sectors are driving higher demand for vetted talent.

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