Senior Talent Acquisition Associate
About The Position
Hightower is a wealth management firm founded in 2008, offering investment, financial, and retirement planning services. They also provide 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower supports its community of independent wealth advisors with capital solutions and operational support, enabling them to grow their businesses and help clients achieve their financial goals. The company is based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S. and operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). The Talent Acquisition Senior Associate will join a collaborative team focused on supporting Hightower's national hiring needs. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role involves working with experienced recruiters and HR partners to deliver an exceptional hiring experience. As a senior member, the associate will take on greater responsibility for complex searches, drive sourcing strategy, and influence how Hightower attracts talent for both Home Office and Advisor teams.
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
- 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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
- Mother’s lounge onsite
- Flexible PTO plan
- Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
- 401k matching plan
- HSA employer contributions
- Student loan assistance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
