Recruiter [AQ-21291]

Aquent; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidy

Vision and dental plans

Retirement plan match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to design and execute data-informed recruiting strategies and partner with hiring leaders to build high-performing teams. You will guide intake conversations, shape hiring priorities, and ensure inclusive, bias-free processes across functions.

You will collaborate across HR and the wider business, coach teams, and help elevate the candidate experience while promoting a data-driven, strategic approach to talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in corporate or retained search contexts.
• Ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies for complex roles.
• Experience with skills-based and competency-based assessments.
• Strong stakeholder consultation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to summarize insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute data-informed recruiting strategies aligned to business needs.
• Serve as trusted advisor to hiring leaders with market insights and guidance.
• Lead intake conversations to clarify role requirements and 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 employer brand perception to refine strategies.
• Partner with interview teams to ensure fair and effective processes.
• Prepare interview guides and synthesize feedback into actionable summaries.

Skills

Full-cycle Recruiting

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Communication

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aquent is proud 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.

Are you ready to be a pivotal force in shaping the future workforce of a leading financial services institution? This is a 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.

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.