Talent Acquisition Consultant - Temporary Position

Empower • Overland Park, KS

23h • $65,600 - $92,675 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary role supporting high-volume hiring within our financial services teams. As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to deliver thoughtful, strategic recruiting support across your aligned lines of business. You’ll guide leaders through sourcing, assessment, and selection for professional and management roles, helping them attract and hire talent that strengthens our organization. Your work directly shapes the candidate experience and supports our commitment to fair, inclusive hiring practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 2–4+ years of recruiting experience supporting high volume professional or financial services role
• Experience partnering with business leaders and advising on talent strategies
• Working knowledge of sourcing tools, social networking platforms, and applicant tracking systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities with minimal oversight
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing in high volume areas
• Experience with Workday
• Recruiting experience with financial services
• Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments
• Familiarity with structured interview and assessment methodologies
• Track record of supporting inclusive hiring practices and reducing bias in selection decisions
• Experience representing an organization at campus or community recruiting events

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop recruiting strategies aligned to business goals and market trends
• Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process from intake through offer, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience
• Build diverse talent pipelines through compelling job postings, referrals, social media, and proactive sourcing strategies
• Use assessment tools, structured interview guides, and scorecards to support consistent, merit-based selection decisions
• Coach hiring leaders on effective, unbiased recruitment practices and inclusive interviewing techniques
• Monitor and engage on employment-focused social media sites and job boards to strengthen our employer brand
• Represent the organization at job fairs, campus events, and networking opportunities
• Share recruiting best practices and market insights with the Talent Acquisition team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree