Talent Acquisition Consultant

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract and hire top talent across the organization. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, helping leaders develop effective hiring strategies, create positive candidate experiences, and make objective, merit-based hiring decisions. Your work will directly support business growth by building strong talent pipelines and connecting great candidates with meaningful opportunities.

What you will do:

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand talent needs and develop recruiting strategies

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for professional and management-level positions

• Build talent pipelines through job postings, employee referrals, social media outreach, and proactive sourcing

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process

• Guide hiring teams on assessment tools, interview practices, and selection processes that support fair and objective hiring decisions

• Coach hiring leaders on delivering a positive candidate experience and fostering an inclusive recruitment process

• Promote the organization as an employer of choice through engagement on social media platforms, job boards, and networking events

• Represent the company at job fairs, campus recruiting events, and other talent attraction activities

• Share recruiting insights, market trends, and best practices with Talent Acquisition and business partners

• Support additional talent acquisition initiatives and projects as needed

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment for professional and leadership roles

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills

• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, recruitment technologies, and social networking platforms

• Ability to influence and consult with hiring leaders and business partners

• Experience using candidate assessment methods and structured interview practices

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to resolve most recruiting-related challenges independently

What will set you apart

• Experience recruiting within banking, financial services, or a regulated industry

• High volume recruiting experience

• Knowledge of talent market trends and workforce planning strategies

• Experience supporting diversity-focused recruiting initiatives

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics

• Experience creating recruitment marketing content and employer branding campaigns

• Background supporting campus recruiting or early career programs

• Professional networking and community engagement experience

• Experience coaching leaders on effective hiring and candidate selection practices

• Knowledge of recruitment process improvement methodologies

• Industry certifications related to recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

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