Recruiter

Aquent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Retirement match

Paid sick leave

Aquent Gymnasium training

Job summary

Aquent Talent is partnering with a premier financial services organization in Dallas to lead talent acquisition strategies that build high-performing teams. You will shape hiring plans, advise leaders, and drive end-to-end recruitment for critical roles, fostering an inclusive culture and an exceptional candidate experience.

You’ll design data-informed approaches, assess candidates with structured methods, and mentor teammates to continuously elevate hiring outcomes for millions of customers and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate and/or retained search environment.
• Experience conducting skills-based and competency-based candidate assessments.
• Strong stakeholder consultation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize insights and recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute data-informed recruiting strategies aligned to business needs and workforce plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing market insights and clear guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Lead intake and consultation conversations to clarify role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Leverage sourcing channels and outreach strategies to engage candidates effectively.
• Assess labor market trends and employment brand perception to refine recruiting strategies.
• Ensure structured, skills-based assessments for fair evaluation of candidates.
• Partner with interview teams to promote consistent interviewing practices.
• Prepare interview guides and synthesize feedback into actionable summaries.
• Support inclusive hiring outcomes with diverse candidate slates.
• Collaborate across TA, HR, and the wider business.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Competency-based assessments

Sourcing strategies

Interview facilitation

Data-informed recruiting

Diversity recruiting

Communication skills

Education

BA in HR

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workday

Job description

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a premier organization in the financial services sector, a recognized leader renowned for its commitment to innovation and empowering individuals to achieve their financial aspirations. This dynamic company fosters an environment where strategic collaboration and forward-thinking drive impactful outcomes for millions. Join a team dedicated to challenging the status quo and delivering exceptional service, contributing to a mission that shapes the financial future of its customers.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to be a pivotal force in shaping the future workforce of a leading financial services institution? This is your unique opportunity to apply your talent acquisition expertise in a fast-paced, evolving landscape, where your insights and recommendations will directly contribute to building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive culture. As a key player in talent acquisition, you will strategically identify and attract top-tier professionals, directly influencing the growth and success of critical business functions and bringing in the talent that fuels innovation to help millions achieve their financial aspirations. Imagine the impact you'll have as you connect exceptional talent with a mission that truly matters!

What You'll Contribute

• Design and execute data-informed recruiting strategies aligned to business needs and workforce plans, ensuring a proactive approach to talent acquisition.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing invaluable market insights, strategic talent recommendations, and clear guidance throughout the entire hiring process.
• Lead effective intake and consultation conversations that clarify role requirements, success outcomes, and critical hiring priorities.
• Apply deep knowledge of organizational and functional strategies to influence recruiting approaches and optimize outcomes.
• Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for both current and future hiring needs, anticipating demand and fostering long-term relationships.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing channels, cutting-edge tools, and innovative outreach strategies to engage prospective candidates effectively.
• Assess labor market trends, competitive talent dynamics, and employment brand perception to inform and refine recruiting strategies.
• Apply structured, skills-based assessment methods to rigorously evaluate candidates for role-relevant capabilities, ensuring a fair and objective process.
• Partner closely with interview teams to promote consistent, fair, and highly effective interviewing practices.
• Prepare comprehensive interview guides, facilitate productive interview debriefs, and synthesize feedback into clear, actionable summaries.
• Support inclusive hiring outcomes by ensuring candidate slates reflect a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the talent acquisition function, human resources, and the wider business.
• Deliver a consistently positive, transparent, and respectful experience for all candidates and hiring partners.
• Communicate clearly and confidently in one-on-one and small group settings, adeptly adapting to diverse audiences.
• Model a collaborative approach by sharing best practices and actively seeking input from others to foster a unified team environment.
• Apply critical thinking and business understanding to guide decision-making and expertly manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrate awareness of risk considerations and support compliant, consistent hiring practices.
• Take initiative to continuously build expertise in talent acquisition and the industries supported.
• Informally coach or mentor teammates and contribute to team-level initiatives or projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate and/or retained search environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies for complex or hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience conducting skills-based and competency-based candidate assessments.
• Strong stakeholder consultation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize insights and recommendations clearly.
• Proficiency with widely used office productivity software.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across multiple functions or business areas.
• Familiarity with workforce planning, talent market analysis, or employment branding concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.