Senior Talent Acquisition Associate

Hightower•Chicago, IL

2d•$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Talent Acquisition Senior Associate, you will serve as a strategic recruiting partner responsible for leading full‑cycle recruitment efforts with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing. You will manage high‑priority and hard‑to‑fill roles, collaborate closely with hiring managers, and elevate the candidate experience from first outreach through offer acceptance. Your expertise in talent research, market insights, and relationship‑building will directly support Hightower’s ambitious growth objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field
7+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates
Strong command of sourcing tools, Boolean search, talent mapping, and competitive research
Proven ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder‑management skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
A passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience and elevating the hiring process
You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead full‑cycle recruitment for a portfolio of roles, including senior‑level, specialized, and high‑impact positions
Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, referrals, and competitive research
Build, nurture, and maintain deep pipelines of passive candidates for current and future hiring needs
Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers by providing market insights, candidate feedback, and recommendations on search strategy
Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate experience, competencies, and alignment with Hightower’s culture and values
Manage interview processes, ensure timely communication, and deliver a seamless, high‑quality candidate experience
Partner with HR and business leaders to refine job requirements and improve hiring workflows
Maintain accurate and organized candidate data within the applicant tracking system
Support employer branding initiatives and represent Hightower at events, networking opportunities, and industry forums
Contribute to process improvements that enhance sourcing efficiency, recruitment operations, and overall hiring outcomes

Benefits

Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
Mother’s lounge onsite
Flexible PTO plan
In-office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Fridays
Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
401k matching plan
HSA employer contributions
Student loan assistance
Pet insurance
Base salary of up to $110,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)