Talent Acquisition Sourcer (Contractor)

UNKNOWN; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑month contract

In-office Mon-Thu, Fri work-from-home

Job summary

Hightower, a Chicago-based wealth management firm, is seeking a Talent Sourcer for a four-month contract to support national hiring needs. You will build candidate pipelines, conduct proactive outreach, and partner with recruiters and hiring managers to identify qualified talent for corporate and advisor-facing roles.

You will use LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools, craft engagement strategies for passive candidates, and maintain candidate records in the ATS while contributing to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
• Strong Boolean search and talent research capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.
• Experience supporting financial services, professional services, or corporate hiring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates across multiple business functions.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing tools to build robust candidate pipelines.
• Conduct outreach to passive candidates and generate interest in Hightower opportunities.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and target candidate profiles.
• Perform initial candidate outreach and screening conversations to assess qualifications and interest.
• Create and maintain talent maps and candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Provide market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through professional and timely communication.
• Assist with ad hoc recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Sourcing

Talent research

Boolean search

Passive candidates

Communication

Organization

Independence

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team

You will join a collaborative Talent Acquisition team dedicated to supporting Hightower’s national hiring needs. Reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role will support the Talent Acquisition team by partnering closely with Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists to help fill open positions across the organization.

This is a four month contract opportunity designed to provide additional recruiting support during a period of growth and hiring activity.

What You’ll Do

The Sourcer will be responsible for building candidate pipelines, conducting proactive outreach, identifying qualified talent, and helping drive hiring activity for a variety of corporate and advisor-facing roles.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates across multiple business functions
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing tools to build robust candidate pipelines
• Conduct outreach to passive candidates and generate interest in Hightower opportunities
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and target candidate profiles
• Perform initial candidate outreach and screening conversations to assess qualifications and interest
• Create and maintain talent maps and candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system
• Provide market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through professional and timely communication
• Assist with ad hoc recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Strong Boolean search and talent research capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team
• Experience supporting financial services, professional services, or corporate hiring is a plus

What We Offer

• This is an opportunity to work with a highly collaborative Talent Acquisition team and contribute directly to the growth of a leading wealth management organization
• You’ll gain exposure to a variety of business functions, build relationships with talented professionals across the industry, and make an immediate impact on hiring outcomes
• In-office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Fridays
• Hourly rate of $35-40

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.