Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer — Build Talent Pipelines

UNKNOWN; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑month contract

In-office Mon-Thu, Fri work-from-home

Job summary

Hightower, a Chicago-based wealth management firm, is seeking a Talent Sourcer for a four-month contract to support national hiring needs. You will build candidate pipelines, conduct proactive outreach, and partner with recruiters and hiring managers to identify qualified talent for corporate and advisor-facing roles.

You will use LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools, craft engagement strategies for passive candidates, and maintain candidate records in the ATS while contributing to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
• Strong Boolean search and talent research capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.
• Experience supporting financial services, professional services, or corporate hiring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates across multiple business functions.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing tools to build robust candidate pipelines.
• Conduct outreach to passive candidates and generate interest in Hightower opportunities.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and target candidate profiles.
• Perform initial candidate outreach and screening conversations to assess qualifications and interest.
• Create and maintain talent maps and candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Provide market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through professional and timely communication.
• Assist with ad hoc recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Sourcing

Talent research

Boolean search

Passive candidates

Communication

Organization

Independence

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Hightower, a Chicago-based wealth management firm, is seeking a Talent Sourcer for a four-month contract to support national hiring needs. You will build candidate pipelines, conduct proactive outreach, and partner with recruiters and hiring managers to identify qualified talent for corporate and advisor-facing roles.

You will use LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools, craft engagement strategies for passive candidates, and maintain candidate records in the ATS while contributing to