Talent Advisor

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve their financial goals through innovative solutions and trusted advice. This organization is at the forefront of its industry, constantly evolving to meet the needs of its diverse client base and foster a culture of excellence and client-centricity.

Are you a seasoned talent acquisition professional eager to make a significant impact by shaping the future workforce of a dynamic financial leader? We’re seeking a Strategic Talent Advisor to join our client’s team, where you won’t just fill roles – you’ll strategically partner with hiring leaders, build robust talent pipelines, and drive inclusive hiring outcomes that directly contribute to the organization’s success and growth. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise to attract, assess, and secure top-tier talent, influencing critical business decisions and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

**What You’ll Do:**

* **Strategic Talent Advising:**
* Design and execute data-informed recruiting strategies aligned with business needs and workforce plans.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing market insights, talent recommendations, and clear guidance throughout the hiring process.
* Lead effective intake and consultation conversations to clarify role requirements, success outcomes, and hiring priorities.
* Apply knowledge of enterprise and functional strategies to influence recruiting approaches and outcomes.

* **Pipeline & Sourcing Management:**
* Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
* Leverage a variety of sourcing channels, tools, and outreach strategies to engage prospective candidates.
* Assess labor market trends, competitive talent dynamics, and employment brand perception to inform recruiting strategies.

* **Candidate Assessment & Selection:**
* Apply structured, skills-based assessment methods to evaluate candidates for role-relevant capabilities.
* Partner with interview teams to promote consistent, fair, and effective interviewing practices.
* Prepare interview guides, facilitate interview debriefs, and synthesize feedback into clear, actionable summaries.
* Support inclusive hiring outcomes by ensuring candidate slates reflect a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.

* **Relationship & Stakeholder Experience:**
* Build strong, collaborative relationships across Talent Acquisition, HR, and the business.
* Deliver a positive, transparent, and respectful experience for candidates and hiring partners.
* Communicate clearly and confidently in one-on-one and small group settings, adapting to diverse audiences.
* Model a collaborative approach by sharing best practices and seeking input from others.

* **Business Acumen & Leadership:**
* Apply critical thinking and business understanding to guide decision-making and manage competing priorities.
* Demonstrate awareness of risk considerations and support compliant, consistent hiring practices.
* Take initiative to continuously build expertise in talent acquisition and the industries supported.
* Informally coach or mentor teammates and contribute to team-level initiatives or projects.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate and/or retained search environment.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies for complex or hard-to-fill roles.
* Experience conducting skills-based and competency-based candidate assessments.
* Strong stakeholder consultation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize insights and recommendations clearly.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience recruiting across multiple functions or business areas.
* Familiarity with workforce planning, talent market analysis, or employment branding concepts.
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. 
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.