Sr Talent Exec

Kforce, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce, Inc is seeking a Talent Manager to fuel growth by connecting top talent with client opportunities. This role will require executing innovative sourcing strategies while maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.

Committed individuals with 5-8 years of experience in recruiting or sales will excel in this fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include guiding candidates through hiring processes and managing consultants effectively. Join Kforce for a chance to contribute positively in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years professional experience in staffing, recruiting, or sales.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong internet research skills.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through various methods including networking and social media.
• Submit candidates and facilitate hiring decisions.
• Guide candidates through the recruiting process and salary negotiations.
• Ensure timely completion of pre-employment steps.
• Manage relationships with candidates, clients, and colleagues.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Consultative skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Summary

The Talent Manager plays a critical role in fueling Kforce’s growth by connecting great people together. The Talent Manager executes sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified and diverse candidates, and then matches them to opportunities with our clients. This position demands an exceptional balance of drive and commitment, coupled with exemplary interpersonal skills and a creative mindset. As a developed business partner, the Talent Manager will interact with all levels of leadership to facilitate the internal hiring process, manage multiple priorities in a high‑paced and fast‑changing work environment, and serve as a role model to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through networking, employee referrals, job boards, social media presence and 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.
• Guide candidates throughout the recruiting process, evaluating skills and expertise, managing the interview process, and facilitating 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 regularly 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.
• Help newer team members succeed through mentorship and sharing of expertise.

Requirements

• 5–8 years professional experience in a staffing, corporate, recruiting or professional sales environment.
• Ability to develop customer relationship management, consultative and negotiation skills.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self‑manage, prioritize initiatives and work well in a team environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
• Strong internet research skills. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel. Ability to grasp cutting‑edge technologies.

Training and Development

• Collaborative coaching, teaching and training that may require employees to come into the office for both sales and recruiters.
• A blended training model will provide opportunities for self‑serve, virtual and in‑person training. Live, in‑person activities will include collaborative coaching, role‑playing and facilitated training requiring our sales and recruiting associates to come into the local office.

Certificates and Licenses

• None required.

EEO Statement

Kforce is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.