Talent Acquisition Advisor - Generalist
About The Position
Pzena Investment Management is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to play a pivotal role in strengthening the firm’s hiring and people infrastructure. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role for an experienced Financial Services recruiter who thrives in a small, high-performing HR team and brings a strong interest in supporting broader HR initiatives. In partnership with the Talent Delivery and Advisory Lead, the role combines full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle with meaningful exposure across onboarding, workforce planning, campus programs, benchmarking, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who combines strategic cross-functional partnership with disciplined execution. We are seeking a professional with high personal standards, strong drive and an intrinsic commitment to continuous improvement while balancing confidence with humility. The strongest candidates set the bar, operate independently with strong judgment, think critically, and deliver consistently high-quality work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of recruiting experience in Financial Services, asset management, banking, or professional services firm
- Exceptions technical skills in excel and a strong foundation in MS Office products
- Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions and levels
- Experience leading campus recruiting and internship programs
- Strong understanding of broader HR practices and a genuine interest in expanding across HR disciplines
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Finance, and business leadership
- A self-starter who operates independently, applies strong critical thinking, and thrives in environments requiring judgment and ownership
- Known for discipline, follow-through, and excellence in execution
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across Pzena’s global offices and functions
- Partner closely with leaders at all levels to define roles, assess talent, and deliver values-aligned hiring decisions
- Lead proactive sourcing through professional networks, campus channels, and specialized Financial Services platforms
- Build and manage relationships with search firms and external partners
- Conduct rigorous screening and interviews, providing market insight and sound judgment to stakeholders
- Manage offers and pre-hire processes in close partnership with the business, HR, and finance
- Coordinate hiring across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with local practices and regulatory requirements
- Track recruiting activity and key metrics to support planning and leadership visibility
- Lead campus recruiting and internship programs across targeted universities and professional programs
- Build early-career pipelines aligned with business needs and the firm’s long-term talent strategy
- Partner with business leaders on intern selection, development, and conversion planning
- Partner closely with Finance and HR to apply market benchmarking data in support of role design, compensation alignment, and offer strategy
- Provide data-driven insights to hiring managers and leadership
- Ensure hiring practices consistently reflect Pzena’s culture, values, and long-term investment philosophy
- Own the recruiting-to-onboarding transition to ensure a seamless new-hire experience
- Serve as a trusted partner to HR leadership on workforce planning and hiring priorities
- Support onboarding, orientation, and select HR initiatives and projects
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in HR processes, systems, and practices
Benefits
- additional health cover
- life assurance
- income protection
- pension
- firm contributions to causes important to our employees through firm Charitable Giving and Charitable Matching programs
- Mentorship Program
- Lunch & Learns
- sponsoring workgroups and committees to recommend business improvements
- team building activities in local offices and as a global firm including social events
- holiday events
- monthly birthday parties
- Pizza Thursdays
- recharging with healthy snacks
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
