Talent Acquisition Consultant

Empower • Overland Park, KS

20h • $65,600 - $92,675 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract and hire top talent across the organization. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, helping leaders develop effective hiring strategies, create positive candidate experiences, and make objective, merit-based hiring decisions. Your work will directly support business growth by building strong talent pipelines and connecting great candidates with meaningful opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment for professional and leadership roles
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, recruitment technologies, and social networking platforms
• Ability to influence and consult with hiring leaders and business partners
• Experience using candidate assessment methods and structured interview practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to resolve most recruiting-related challenges independently
• 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 recruiting within banking, financial services, or a regulated industry
• High volume recruiting experience
• Knowledge of talent market trends and workforce planning strategies
• Experience supporting diversity-focused recruiting initiatives
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics
• Experience creating recruitment marketing content and employer branding campaigns
• Background supporting campus recruiting or early career programs
• Professional networking and community engagement experience
• Experience coaching leaders on effective hiring and candidate selection practices
• Knowledge of recruitment process improvement methodologies
• Industry certifications related to recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand talent needs and develop recruiting strategies
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for professional and management-level positions
• Build talent pipelines through job postings, employee referrals, social media outreach, and proactive sourcing
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process
• Guide hiring teams on assessment tools, interview practices, and selection processes that support fair and objective hiring decisions
• Coach hiring leaders on delivering a positive candidate experience and fostering an inclusive recruitment process
• Promote the organization as an employer of choice through engagement on social media platforms, job boards, and networking events
• Represent the company at job fairs, campus recruiting events, and other talent attraction activities
• Share recruiting insights, market trends, and best practices with Talent Acquisition and business partners
• Support additional talent acquisition initiatives and projects as needed

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