Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

TruStage; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

TruStage is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Consultant to lead executive and director-level recruitment across technology, cybersecurity, data analytics, architecture, and AI. You will partner with technology leaders to attract top talent, build strong pipelines, and drive high-quality candidate experiences in a fast-moving environment.

The role includes SLA management, vendor coordination, and program management for the technology function, with a focus on diversity and inclusion and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Experience recruiting for technology and digital roles.
• Proven ability to partner with technology executives and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to define job requirements, candidate specs and sourcing strategies for openings.
• Develop relationships with leaders, hiring managers, candidates, and HR partners to build pipelines.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including attraction, sourcing, assessment, selection and offer management.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Technology recruitment

Executive recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Interviewing (behavioral)

Project management

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition

Job Purpose

This role will primarily support recruiting efforts across our Technology organization, partnering with leaders to attract top talent in software engineering, cybersecurity, data and analytics, infrastructure, architecture, AI, and digital product disciplines. We are looking for a strategic recruiter who understands the technology talent market, can build strong partnerships with leaders, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and business impact matters.

This position develops the strategy and ensures high impact candidate experience for TruStage Executive Recruiting (Director and above placements), including providing guidance and mentoring for Talent Acquisition Consultants for Director roles and as leading the process for Officer level positions. In addition to developing and implementing sourcing strategies to fill vacancies in an efficient and cost-effective manner, the incumbent will take a leadership role in SLA management; 3rd-party vendor, client communications, and overall recruiting program management for their client area. Additionally, Talent Acquisition Consultant II is responsible for key recruiting projects and operational activities, as assigned.

Consultant: Provides guidance toward strategy, management and operations as well as the structure of a business. They analyze and identify problems, research and collect data, prepare business proposals, manage projects and programs. They recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization. Consults with client to ascertain and define needs or problem areas plus determine scope of investigation required to obtain solution. Consultants analyze data to define solutions and examine alternate methods as well. Serves as a mentor and provides education to TA Specialists and Consultants, investing in their development and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the business to identify job requirements and develop an effective position profile, candidate specs, and sourcing strategy that effectively market the opportunity; develop a recruiting consulting agreement for each open requisition or campaign.
• Develop dynamic relationships with business leaders, hiring managers, candidates, and HR partners.
• Manages the recruitment process, including the development and execution of attraction, sourcing, assessment, selection, and acquisition strategies for high quality candidates.
• Acts as primary contact for candidates throughout the talent acquisition life cycle; be an employment brand champion for TruStage by providing an inclusive portrait of our culture, services and benefits.
• Champion the recruitment process and advise hiring managers as appropriate to ensure that the employment legislation and company policies are adhered to.
• Prepare recruitment status reports and metrics and analyze to identify areas for improvement.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Conduct regular meetings with HRBPs and business leaders to confirm forecast, present data, and align on strategy.
• Work in partnership with Talent Management to execute succession planning initiatives and to align recruitment strategies to core competencies, using their deep knowledge of executive recruiting strategies and needs.
• Lead special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in recruiting and sourcing.
• Provide consultation on strategic and emerging recruitment and attraction trends, best practices, legal developments, technological advancements and benchmark comparisons.
• Develop and execute strategies for large recruiting initiatives. May lead functional teams or projects.
• Researches and analyzes data pertaining to recruitment, turnover, staffing patterns, labor markets, and demographics to maximize utilization of manpower. Assesses and diagnoses issues and opportunities affecting staffing and recommends and implements process changes to increase effectiveness.
• Establishes/maintains solid working relationships with leaders across the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and leader for key recruiting operational activities.

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent trade-off in related professional experience.
• The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of specialized expertise in talent acquisition with the ability to show a record of results and accomplishments.
• Deep experience recruiting for technology and digital roles, including areas such as software engineering, cybersecurity, data and analytics, architecture, infrastructure, cloud, AI, product management, and technology leadership positions
• Proven success sourcing and hiring highly skilled technical talent in competitive labor markets.
• Experience partnering with technology executives and hiring leaders to develop recruiting strategies, talent pipelines, and market insights.
• Strong business acumen, communication skills, project management skills, customer service orientation, motivational and influencing skills, strategic focus, sound judgment, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to execute on strategy and tactics.
• Demonstrated presentation skills in-person, over the phone and in writing, proven ability to provide consultation to client areas.
• Strong understanding of technology functions, technical skill sets, and industry hiring trends.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Advanced internet search/sourcing experience and well-versed in the use of social media to attract talent.
• Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Proficient with behavioral interviewing techniques, talent assessment tools, policies/procedures and federal/state laws regarding employment, recruitment program management.
• Travel as necessary to conduct interviews, attend career fairs, campus events, etc.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Experience

• Background supporting technology organizations within insurance, financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries preferred
• Proven ability to recruit in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Strong sourcing, market intelligence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Skilled in proactive sourcing, talent mapping, executive search methodologies, and building diverse talent pipelines

Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan and exemption status.

Base Salary Range

$93,100.00 - $139,700.00

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan. Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees. We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when “life happens,” you can focus on what’s most important.

Accommodation request

TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the [e-mail] department.