Senior Talent Executive — Strategic Recruiter & Leader

Kforce Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is a leading staffing and solutions firm seeking a Principal Talent Exec to drive sourcing and recruiting strategies, identify diverse candidates, and place them with clients. This role blends strategic partnership with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.

As a senior team member, you will mentor peers, collaborate across offices, and ensure pay practices comply with New York City pay equity guidelines. The position offers growth and impact on client success.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of professional experience in staffing, corporate recruiting, or professional sales.
• Ability to develop CRM, consultative, and negotiation skills.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Collaborative coaching and training requiring office presence.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through networking, employee referrals, job boards, social media presence ad searches, career fairs, internet research and direct contact.
• Collaborate with Kforce colleagues to fully understand the client’s hiring objectives and requirements.
• Submit candidates, providing information needed to facilitate hiring decisions, including salary recommendations.
• Coordinate interview and follow up activities.
• As the candidate advocate, guide candidates thorough the recruiting process, including evaluation of skills and expertise, the interview process and salary negotiation.
• Facilitate the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
• Ensure pre-employment steps, including reference checks and background and drug tests are completed in a timely fashion.
• Manage consultants while on assignment; facilitate redeployment of consultants as assignments approach completion.
• Conduct all interactions with the utmost diplomacy and tact. Maintain confidentiality and treat others with conscientious respect.
• Connect with candidates, colleagues and clients on a regular basis to develop and maintain relationships, expand industry knowledge, and generate referrals and leads.
• Stay abreast of current recruiting trends and recommend creative strategies to meet hiring goals.
• As a more senior member of the team, help newer members of the team succeed through mentorship and sharing of expertise.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication skills

Sourcing strategies

Time management

Mentoring

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kforce is a leading staffing and solutions firm seeking a Principal Talent Exec to drive sourcing and recruiting strategies, identify diverse candidates, and place them with clients. This role blends strategic partnership with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.

As a senior team member, you will mentor peers, collaborate across offices, and ensure pay practices comply with New York City pay equity guidelines. The position offers growth and impact on client success.