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The Associate Talent Acquisition Consultant partners with Talent Acquisition Consultants to support end-to-end recruitment delivery. This role focuses on sourcing, screening, coordination, and candidate experience management for professional-level positions, while building foundational expertise in talent strategy and stakeholder management.

This is a temporary role supporting high-volume hiring within our financial services teams. 

What You Will Do

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Consultants to understand position requirements and support execution of hiring plans.
• Manage a portion of the full recruitment lifecycle for select entry to mid-level roles under guidance.
• Develop candidate pipelines through job postings, database searches, referrals, social media sourcing, and proactive outreach.
• Conduct initial resume screening and recruiter phone screens to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and alignment.
• Coordinate interviews, collect structured feedback, and ensure timely communication between candidates and stakeholders.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through proactive communication and process transparency.
• Support offer preparation, approvals, and Workday/ATS updates in alignment with internal processes.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, reports, and documentation.
• Assist in employer branding initiatives including job fairs, campus engagement, and social media outreach when required.
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies, diversity guidelines, and fair hiring practices.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-2 years of recruiting or talent acquisition coordination
• Basic understanding of sourcing techniques and recruitment best practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience recruiting in insurance, banking, or financial services.
• Exposure to ATS systems (Workday preferred).
• Strong sourcing skills using Job Portal or other talent platforms.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a strong candidate experience.

***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.***

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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