Firm Recruiter Syracuse

Vision Financial Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Financial Group is expanding its recruiting team in the Syracuse area to connect high-quality candidates with careers in financial advising. The recruiter will actively source through LinkedIn, Handshake, and campus networks, building long-term talent pipelines and partnering with local universities and professional groups.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, delivering a high-touch candidate journey and representing the firm as a community-focused

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing candidates through professional networks and platforms.
• Ability to build and maintain talent pipelines with universities and industry groups.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively source candidates using LinkedIn, Handshake, resume platforms, networking groups, and community organizations.
• Build strong relationships with local universities, professional associations, and young-professional groups.
• Maintain a steady pipeline of active and passive candidates while delivering a personalized, high-touch candidate experience.
• Conduct initial phone screens and all first-round interviews.
• Attend networking events, university activities, and career fairs; represent the firm locally.

Skills

Relationship building

Proactive

Organized

Strategic thinking

Networking

Advisor relationships

Tools

LinkedIn

Handshake

Resume platforms

Job description

We are expanding our recruiting team and seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven professional who is energized by connecting with people, building community partnerships, and helping high-quality candidates discover a career in financial advising.

The ideal recruiter is proactive, personable, organized, and strategic, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and can consistently build strong talent pipelines by leveraging technology, networking, and advisor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively source candidates using LinkedIn, Handshake, resume platforms, networking groups, and community organizations.
• Build strong relationships with local universities, professional associations, and young-professional groups.
• Maintain a steady pipeline of active and passive candidates while delivering a personalized, high-touch candidate experience.

Candidate Engagement & Interviews

• Conduct initial phone screens and all first-round interviews.
• Provide timely follow-up and ensure a professional and positive candidate journey.

Recruiting Events & Local Market Presence

• Attend networking events, university activities, and career fairs.
• Represent the firm as a community-focused organization and strengthen local brand visibility.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills for effectively engaging candidates and stakeholders.
• Experience in technical recruiting, executive recruiting, campus recruitment, or HR sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency with recruitment platforms
• Exceptional research skills for lead generation and market analysis.
• Experience building long-term talent pipelines and partnerships with universities or industry networks.
• Familiarity with social media management for employer branding and candidate outreach campaigns.