Recruiter

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a premier organization in the financial services sector, a recognized leader renowned for its commitment to innovation and empowering individuals to achieve their financial aspirations. This dynamic company fosters an environment where strategic collaboration and forward-thinking drive impactful outcomes for millions. Join a team dedicated to challenging the status quo and delivering exceptional service, contributing to a mission that shapes the financial future of its customers. In this pivotal role, you will directly influence the growth and success of critical business functions, bringing in the talent that fuels innovation and helps millions achieve their financial aspirations.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to be a pivotal force in shaping the future workforce of a leading financial services institution? This is your unique opportunity to apply your talent acquisition expertise in a fast-paced, evolving landscape, where your insights and recommendations will directly contribute to building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive culture. As a key player in talent acquisition, you will strategically identify and attract top-tier professionals, directly influencing the growth and success of critical business functions and bringing in the talent that fuels innovation to help millions achieve their financial aspirations. Imagine the profound impact you'll have as you connect exceptional talent with a mission that truly matters!

What You'll Contribute

• Design and execute data-informed recruiting strategies aligned to business needs and workforce plans, ensuring a proactive approach to talent acquisition.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing invaluable market insights, strategic talent recommendations, and clear guidance throughout the entire hiring process.
• Lead effective intake and consultation conversations that clarify role requirements, success outcomes, and critical hiring priorities.
• Apply deep knowledge of organizational and functional strategies to influence recruiting approaches and optimize outcomes.
• Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for both current and future hiring needs, anticipating demand and fostering long-term relationships.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing channels, cutting-edge tools, and innovative outreach strategies to engage prospective candidates effectively.
• Assess labor market trends, competitive talent dynamics, and employment brand perception to inform and refine recruiting strategies.
• Apply structured, skills-based assessment methods to rigorously evaluate candidates for role-relevant capabilities, ensuring a fair and objective process.
• Partner closely with interview teams to promote consistent, fair, and highly effective interviewing practices.
• Prepare comprehensive interview guides, facilitate productive 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.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the talent acquisition function, human resources, and the wider business.
• Deliver a consistently positive, transparent, and respectful experience for all candidates and hiring partners.
• Communicate clearly and confidently in one-on-one and small group settings, adeptly adapting to diverse audiences.
• Model a collaborative approach by sharing best practices and actively seeking input from others to foster a unified team environment.
• Apply critical thinking and business understanding to guide decision-making and expertly 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, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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 widely used office productivity software.

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.