Sr Talent Exec

Kforce, Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce, Inc, located in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Sr Talent Executive who will play a critical role in connecting qualified candidates with our clients. This position demands exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience in staffing or recruiting.

The ideal candidate will facilitate the hiring process, negotiate offers, and coach junior team members. Collaboration and discretion are key, and a commitment to understanding client needs is essential.

Join Kforce and make an impact in a fast-paced environment while furthering your career in talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years professional experience in staffing, corporate, recruiting or professional sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through various channels.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand client’s hiring objectives.
• Facilitate the offer process, including salary negotiations.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Internet research

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Sr Talent Executive (260309)

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, topped off with a creative mindset. As a developed business partner, the Talent Manager will interact with all levels of leadership to facilitate the internal hiring process. The Talent Manager will possess the uncanny ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a high‑paced and fast‑changing work environment. The Talent Manager also serves as a role model to junior members of the team.

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 through 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.

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.

There will be collaborative coaching, teaching, and training that will require our employees to come into the office, for both sales and recruiters.

• We offer a blended training model that will provide opportunities for self‑serve, virtual and in‑person training requirements. Live, in‑person activities will include collaborative coaching, role playing, and facilitated training that will require our sales and recruiting associates to come into the local office.

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

• None required.

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.