Recruiter

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a premier leader in the financial services sector, a recognized organization renowned for its commitment to innovation and empowering individuals to achieve their financial aspirations. In this pivotal role, you will have a profound impact by directly shaping the future workforce of this dynamic institution, connecting exceptional talent with a mission that truly matters, and bringing in the talent that fuels innovation to help millions achieve their financial goals.

About the Opportunity

Imagine being the driving force behind building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive culture within a fast-paced, evolving landscape. As a key player in talent acquisition, you will strategically identify and attract top-tier professionals, serving as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders and directly influencing the growth of critical business functions. Your insights, recommendations, and strategic sourcing strategies will shape the organizational talent pipeline, making a lasting difference in how the company delivers exceptional service and challenges the status quo.

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.