Senior Talent Acquisition Partner: Strategic Sourcing

HighTower; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Parental leave

Mother’s lounge onsite

Flexible PTO

Hybrid schedule (In-office Mon-Thu, W

Gym access

401k matching

HSA contributions

Student loan assistance

Pet insurance

Base salary $90k-$110k + discretionary

Job summary

Hightower, a Chicago-based wealth management firm, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Senior Associate to lead full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized roles nationwide. You will drive proactive sourcing, partner with hiring managers, and elevate the candidate experience from outreach through offer.

You will collaborate with HR and business leaders to refine roles, build strong pipelines, and contribute to employer branding while managing data in the ATS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field.
• 7+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience with passive-sourcing success.
• Strong command of sourcing tools, Boolean search, talent mapping, and competitive research.
• Proven ability to manage multiple searches in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• A passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience and elevating the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of roles, including senior-level, specialized, and high-impact positions.
• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, referrals, and competitive research.
• Build, nurture, and maintain deep pipelines of passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers by providing market insights, candidate feedback, and recommendations on search strategy.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate experience, competencies, and alignment with Hightower’s culture and values.
• Manage interview processes, ensure timely communication, and deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to refine job requirements and improve hiring workflows.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate data within the applicant tracking system.
• Support employer branding initiatives and represent Hightower at events, networking opportunities, and industry forums.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance sourcing efficiency, recruitment operations, and overall hiring outcomes.

Skills

Sourcing tools

Boolean search

Talent mapping

Competitive research

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Hightower, a Chicago-based wealth management firm, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Senior Associate to lead full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized roles nationwide. You will drive proactive sourcing, partner with hiring managers, and elevate the candidate experience from outreach through offer.

You will collaborate with HR and business leaders to refine roles, build strong pipelines, and contribute to employer branding while managing data in the ATS.