Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Savant Wealth Management•Rockford, IL

8h•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Savant is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Team. This senior level recruiter supports the firm-wide talent acquisition process from candidate sourcing through evaluation and hiring. This includes ensuring deployment of a consistent, professional talent acquisition process that results in top talent, a positive experience for all candidates, and upholding a positive reputation of Savant. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in advancing Savant’s talent strategy by leading full-cycle recruitment for advisory, niche, and leadership/executive roles across the firm. This position blends high-touch search execution with strategic talent advisory, stewarding a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience that reflects Savant’s mission, values, and talent philosophy. As a key member of the Talent Effectiveness & Acquisition team, this role partners closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure we attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent aligned to both current and future business needs.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years owning leadership-level or niche/technical searches.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university is required – an emphasis in business, marketing, organizational development, human resources, or related field is preferred.
Proven success in professional services, financial services, or similarly complex, relationship-driven environments.
Experience partnering directly with senior leaders and executives to understand their business and recruit to the needs of that business.
Strong sourcing capability across national markets using advanced tools and techniques.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
Ability to operate with urgency, clarity, and maturity in a fast-moving, high-growth organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting financial advisors or advisory professionals is highly preferred.
Prior work in an internal TA function for a multi-site and/or rapidly growing organization.
Familiarity with talent frameworks such as performance standards, competency models, and structured interviewing.

Responsibilities

Financial Advisor Talent Acquisition
Own full-cycle recruitment for financial advisors and business development professionals, ensuring rigorous assessment aligned to Savant’s Advisory Success Profiles and Paths to Success standards.
Build strong relationships with regional and national advisory leaders to stay ahead of hiring needs and market trends.
Develop sourcing strategies targeting experienced advisors, career changers, and emerging talent.
Executive & Niche Search Leadership
Lead full-cycle recruitment (sourcing through closing) for executive-level roles, director roles, and highly specialized/niche positions across the firm.
Develop customized search strategies for complex and competitive roles—including market research and competitor intelligence.
Manage relationships with external search partners when appropriate; ensure consistent alignment with Savant’s expectations, culture, and hiring standards.
Deliver proactive pipelines for anticipated high-impact role
Training
Trains hiring managers on talent acquisition and serves as the primary contact for hiring leads.
Train hiring teams in interviewing, assessment, and effective hiring practices. Prepare them to conduct interviews efficiently and make strong offer packages.
Assist leaders and talent management with onboarding plans for new hires.
Strategic Talent Partnering
Collaborate with hiring leaders to define role requirements, success profiles, and interview strategies that align with Savant’s performance standards and talent philosophy.
Facilitate structured and consistent hiring processes, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment across stakeholders.
Provide data-driven insights to support hiring decisions, workforce planning, and executive reporting.
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Savant’s values and clear, timely communication and transparent expectations throughout the process.
Partner with Talent Effectiveness & Marketing to strengthen employer brand presence, especially in niche and advisory markets.
Represent Savant at universities and networking forums.
Provide flexible recruiting support across the organization during periods of high volume, ensuring timely hiring outcomes and balanced workloads across the TA team.
Performance Outcomes
Build strong trust and credibility with advisory leaders, HRBPs, and senior executives.
Successfully lead multiple executive and high-impact searches with quality outcomes and exceptional candidate feedback.
Establish proactive pipelines for advisory and niche roles.
Demonstrate mastery of Savant’s talent philosophy, performance standards, and success profiles and integrate them consistently into hiring decisions.
Identify and deliver process or efficiency improvements within the TA function

Benefits

Benefit Eligibility on Day One: Enjoy immediate access to a robust benefits package starting on your first day of employment.
Choice of Medical Plans: Select from two medical plans tailored to fit your needs.
Health & Wellness Accounts: Opt for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses.
Flexible Dental Coverage: Choose between two dental plan options for optimal oral health.
Vision Insurance: Keep your eyes healthy with our vision insurance plan.
Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance: Feel secure with fully covered basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits.
Company-Paid Disability Coverage: Rest easy knowing you’re covered with both short-term and long-term disability plans.
401(k) with Company Match: Invest in your future with both Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans, featuring a per pay period company match.
Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from PTO that increases with your years of service, at least 11 paid holidays each year, a paid day each year for your Savantiversary, and enjoy shorter work weeks with our Summer Hours.
Additional Leave and Time Off Benefits: Personal leave, parental leave, professional development paid time, and bereavement pay are just a few examples of how you will be supported with time off and other benefits during life's most critical moments
Dress Code: Enjoy a “Dress for Your Day” approach to your style. We offer wardrobe flexibility based on office culture, client expectations, and your daily schedule.
Employee Recognition: Enjoy monetary awards through our recognition program.
Team Incentive Plans: Participate in our team incentive plan for additional earning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program: Access support through our Employee Assistance Program whenever you need it.
Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of various discount programs for additional savings.
Wellness Reimbursements: Get reimbursed for gym memberships and other wellness programs to stay fit and healthy.
Additional Perks: Get reimbursed for your warehouse club memberships and receive an allowance for Savant Swag.