Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Summary

Join Horace Mann as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant and play a key role in shaping our recruitment strategy. This remote position, ideally within 3 hours of Springfield, IL, requires managing full-cycle executive recruitment, leading projects and initiatives, and building community sourcing strategies. You will also support the Director of Talent Acquisition, lead training and development for the TA team, and champion best hiring practices. The ideal candidate is a seasoned recruiter with strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on executive recruitment and strategic hiring initiatives
• Proven experience leading talent acquisition projects and initiatives with measurable success
• Strong expertise in community engagement and sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent pools
• Exceptional executive recruitment skills, including relationship-building, negotiation, and closing high-level candidates
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Expertise in community engagement and leveraging external partnerships to enhance talent pipelines
• Proficiency with recruitment platforms, ATS systems, and sourcing tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate at all organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for executive-level positions, partnering with leadership to define role requirements and sourcing strategies
• Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with high-caliber executive candidates, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Lead executive search efforts, building talent pipelines for critical leadership roles
• Collaborate with external executive search firms as necessary to deliver timely and successful outcomes
• Lead and manage strategic talent acquisition projects and initiatives, such as employer branding, workforce planning, and process improvement
• Drive the implementation of innovative sourcing and hiring solutions to meet evolving business needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of TA initiatives
• Develop and execute a community sourcing strategy to build relationships with local organizations, universities, and professional groups
• Lead efforts to expand talent pools, particularly for underrepresented groups, to promote diversity and inclusion
• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies, utilizing social media, networking events, and referral programs
• Monitor and analyze sourcing effectiveness to optimize outreach efforts
• Provide strategic and operational support to the Director of TA, including market insights, hiring trend analysis, and project updates
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Director and other senior leaders, offering recommendations to enhance recruitment practices
• Design and deliver training programs for TA team members on best practices, tools, and emerging trends in recruitment
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior recruiters, fostering professional growth and development
• Lead workshops for hiring managers to improve interview techniques and ensure alignment with organizational hiring goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional recruitment industry certification
• Experience with various social medias like Instagram, FB, Snapchat, handshake, etc

Benefits

Remote position