Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Details

Job Location: Rockford IL Headquarters - Rockford, IL 61107Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Human Resources

Savant is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Team. This senior level recruiter supports the firm-wide talent acquisition process from candidate sourcing through evaluation and hiring. This includes ensuring deployment of a consistent, professional talent acquisition process that results in top talent, a positive experience for all candidates, and upholding a positive reputation of Savant.  The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in advancing Savant’s talent strategy by leading full-cycle recruitment for advisory, niche, and leadership/executive roles across the firm. This position blends high-touch search execution with strategic talent advisory, stewarding a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience that reflects Savant’s mission, values, and talent philosophy. As a key member of the Talent Effectiveness & Acquisition team, this role partners closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure we attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent aligned to both current and future business needs.

 

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the following:

Financial Advisor Talent Acquisition

• Own full-cycle recruitment for financial advisors and business development professionals, ensuring rigorous assessment aligned to Savant’s Advisory Success Profiles and Paths to Success standards.

• Build strong relationships with regional and national advisory leaders to stay ahead of hiring needs and market trends.

• Develop sourcing strategies targeting experienced advisors, career changers, and emerging talent.

Executive & Niche Search Leadership

• Lead full-cycle recruitment (sourcing through closing) for executive-level roles, director roles, and highly specialized/niche positions across the firm.

• Develop customized search strategies for complex and competitive roles—including market research and competitor intelligence.

• Manage relationships with external search partners when appropriate; ensure consistent alignment with Savant’s expectations, culture, and hiring standards.

• Deliver proactive pipelines for anticipated high-impact role

Training 

• Trains hiring managers on talent acquisition and serves as the primary contact for hiring leads.   

• Train hiring teams in interviewing, assessment, and effective hiring practices. Prepare them to conduct interviews efficiently and make strong offer packages.

• Assist leaders and talent management with onboarding plans for new hires.

Strategic Talent Partnering

• Collaborate with hiring leaders to define role requirements, success profiles, and interview strategies that align with Savant’s performance standards and talent philosophy.

• Facilitate structured and consistent hiring processes, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment across stakeholders.

• Provide data-driven insights to support hiring decisions, workforce planning, and executive reporting.

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Savant’s values and clear, timely communication and transparent expectations throughout the process.

• Partner with Talent Effectiveness & Marketing to strengthen employer brand presence, especially in niche and advisory markets.

• Represent Savant at universities and networking forums.

• Provide flexible recruiting support across the organization during periods of high volume, ensuring timely hiring outcomes and balanced workloads across the TA team.

Performance Outcomes 

• Build strong trust and credibility with advisory leaders, HRBPs, and senior executives.

• Successfully lead multiple executive and high-impact searches with quality outcomes and exceptional candidate feedback.

• Establish proactive pipelines for advisory and niche rol