Strategic Talent Advisor

Spectraforce Technologies; Westlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Strategic Talent Advisor for a 12-month assignment in Westlake, TX, with hybrid work: four days onsite and one remote day. The role focuses on pipeline management, candidate assessment, stakeholder experience, and business acumen to drive recruiting success.

Responsibilities include building diverse pipelines, leveraging multiple sourcing channels, conducting skills-based assessments, guiding interview processes, and ensuring inclusive hiring across teams

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or retained search environment.
• Ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies for complex or hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience with skills-based and competency-based candidate assessments.
• Strong stakeholder consultation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with clear insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Leverage various sourcing channels, tools, and outreach strategies to engage candidates.
• Assess labor market trends and employment brand perception to inform recruiting strategies.
• Apply structured, skills-based assessments and partner with interview teams for consistent interviewing.
• Prepare interview guides, facilitate debriefs, and synthesize feedback into actionable summaries.
• Ensure inclusive hiring by reflecting a broad range of skills and perspectives.
• Foster strong relationships across Talent Acquisition, HR, and the business.
• Deliver a positive, transparent candidate and partner experience.
• Communicate clearly across audiences and model a collaborative approach.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent pipeline development

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Diversity recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Strategic Talent Advisor

Work Schedule:

Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 5th day remote. Candidate would pick their remote day.

Preferred Work Location:

Westlake, TX

Secondary Work Locations:

Austin, TX and Orlando, FL

Duration - 12 Months assignment with possible extension

Strategic Talent Advisor

Pipeline & Sourcing Management

• Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.


• Leverage a variety of sourcing channels, tools, and outreach strategies to engage prospective candidates.


• Assess labor market trends, competitive talent dynamics, and employment brand perception to inform recruiting strategies.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• Apply structured, skills-based assessment methods to evaluate candidates for role-relevant capabilities.


• Partner with interview teams to promote consistent, fair, and effective interviewing practices.


• Prepare interview guides, facilitate interview debriefs, and synthesize feedback into clear, actionable summaries.


• Support inclusive hiring outcomes by ensuring candidate slates reflect a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.

Relationship & Stakeholder Experience

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Talent Acquisition, HR, and the business.


• Deliver a positive, transparent, and respectful experience for candidates and hiring partners.


• Communicate clearly and confidently in one-on-one and small group settings, adapting to diverse audiences.


• Model a collaborative "One Schwab" approach by sharing best practices and seeking input from others.

Business Acumen & Leadership

• Apply critical thinking and business understanding to guide decision-making and manage competing priorities.


• Demonstrate awareness of risk considerations and support compliant, consistent hiring practices.


• Take initiative to continuously build expertise in talent acquisition and the industries supported.


• Informally coach or mentor teammates and contribute to team-level initiatives or projects.

What You Have

To ensure we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications candidates should have for success:

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate and/or retained search environment.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies for complex or hard-to-fill roles.


• Experience conducting skills-based and competency-based candidate assessments.


• Strong stakeholder consultation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize insights and recommendations clearly.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across multiple functions or business areas.


• Familiarity with workforce planning, talent market analysis, or employment branding concepts.


• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.