Talent Acquisition Consultant - Temporary Position

Empower • Overland Park, KS

2d • $65,600 - $92,675

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Consultant collaborates with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to provide strategic recruiting support across aligned lines of business. This temporary role supports high-volume hiring within financial services teams and covers professional and management roles. The consultant guides leaders through sourcing, assessment, and selection, helping attract talent while shaping a positive candidate experience and supporting 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 roles.
• 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.; visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship, including CPT/OPT, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing in high-volume areas.
• Experience with Workday.
• Recruiting experience in 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 with 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 the 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.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 6%, financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Generous paid time off upon hire, including a paid time off program, ten paid company holidays, and three floating holidays per calendar year.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time 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 open to all associates.
• Bonus program opportunity for non-sales positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level