Manager, Talent Acquisition

Stout • Chicago, IL

28d

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ® . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting and team leadership at a managerial or senior level.
• Proven experience developing and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing recruiting teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate recruitment data into actionable strategies and executive-level insights.
• Experience managing relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI platforms and tools as they relate to Talent Acquisition initiatives (e.g., AI-powered sourcing, screening, automation, analytics, and process optimization).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies that support Client Services & Operations and align with long-term organizational goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, influencing workforce planning, talent market strategy, and hiring priorities.
• Drive operational excellence across the full recruitment lifecycle, establishing scalable processes, performance metrics, and best-in-class recruiting standards.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing recruiting team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion innovative sourcing methodologies and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance talent acquisition effectiveness and efficiency.
• Leverage recruitment analytics, competitive intelligence, and market insights to inform executive decision-making and optimize hiring outcomes.
• Partner with Operational Groups to drive employer branding and talent marketing initiatives to strengthen market positioning and enhance candidate attraction strategies.
• Oversee and continuously improve full-cycle recruitment processes to ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Partner with executive and senior business leaders to design and implement strategic hiring plans aligned with business growth objectives.
• Establish and monitor recruiting KPIs, workforce analytics, and reporting dashboards to measure performance and drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead workforce planning discussions, proactively identifying talent gaps and building diverse, high-quality talent pipelines.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruitment technologies, including AI-driven platforms and automation tools, to improve sourcing, screening, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure alignment with compliance standards, employment laws, and organizational policies while promoting recruiting best practices across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency, candidate experience, and overall talent acquisition performance.

Benefits

• medical and dental plans
• vision coverage
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• access to other wellness-focused benefits
• Personal Time Off per calendar year based on standard work hours and years of service or Discretionary Time Off
• calendar of holidays to be observed during the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager