Talent Acquisition Sourcer (Contractor)

Hightower • Chicago, IL

7d • $35 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

You will join a collaborative Talent Acquisition team dedicated to supporting Hightower’s national hiring needs. Reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role will support the Talent Acquisition team by partnering closely with Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists to help fill open positions across the organization.

This is a four month contract opportunity designed to provide additional recruiting support during a period of growth and hiring activity.

Requirements

• 2+ years of sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Strong Boolean search and talent research capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team
• You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting financial services, professional services, or corporate hiring is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates across multiple business functions
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing tools to build robust candidate pipelines
• Conduct outreach to passive candidates and generate interest in Hightower opportunities
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and target candidate profiles
• Perform initial candidate outreach and screening conversations to assess qualifications and interest
• Create and maintain talent maps and candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system
• Provide market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through professional and timely communication
• Assist with ad hoc recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Benefits

• This is an opportunity to work with a highly collaborative Talent Acquisition team and contribute directly to the growth of a leading wealth management organization
• You'll gain exposure to a variety of business functions, build relationships with talented professionals across the industry, and make an immediate impact on hiring outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level