Talent Manager

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is expanding its Finance & Accounting team in St. Louis and hiring a Talent Manager. This full-desk role blends recruiting with business development to connect top talent with meaningful opportunities and grow the client base.

The role emphasizes sourcing, relationship-building, and end-to-end placement with a base salary plus uncapped commissions; a robust onboarding program and ongoing coaching are provided.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of Staffing/Recruiting, or professional sales, or Accounting experience.
• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong research and sourcing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; quick learner of new technology.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through networking, referrals, job boards, and direct outreach.
• Partner with internal teams to understand client hiring needs.
• Submit candidates with market insight and hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication.
• Guide candidates through the full hiring process, including offers.
• Support onboarding, background checks, and pre-employment steps.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates and clients.
• Develop new client relationships and drive pipeline growth.
• Present staffing proposals and manage the full placement lifecycle.
• Stay informed on staffing trends and growth strategies.

Skills

Consultative selling

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Research & sourcing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in Technology, Finance & Accounting, and professional staffing services. Each year, we help over 30,000 professionals find meaningful work and partner with 3,000+ companies, including a significant majority of the Fortune 500. We are built on relationships and driven by impact. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, supported by trust, technology, and collaboration. At Kforce, We Love What We Do. We Love Who We Serve™.

We are growing our Finance & Accounting team in St Louis and hiring a Talent Manager. In this role, you will drive business growth by connecting top talent with meaningful opportunities, while partnering closely with both candidates and clients. This is a full-desk role combining recruiting and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source candidates through networking, referrals, job boards, and direct outreach
• Partner with internal teams to understand client hiring needs
• Submit candidates with market insight and hiring recommendations
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication
• Guide candidates through the full hiring process, including offer negotiation
• Support onboarding, background checks, and pre-employment steps
• Build long-term relationships with candidates and clients
• Stay current on market trends and sourcing strategies

Sales & Business Development:

• Develop new client relationships through outreach, networking, and referrals
• Conduct client meetings to present Kforce solutions
• Prepare and deliver staffing proposals
• Manage the full placement lifecycle with internal partners
• Maintain and expand existing client relationships
• Drive new business opportunities and pipeline growth
• Stay informed on staffing trends and recommend growth strategies

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in Staffing/Recruiting, or professional sales, or Accounting
• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Strong research and sourcing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new technology quickly

Training & Development:

• Structured onboarding (individual + classroom training)
• Job shadowing and mentorship
• Ongoing coaching and development
• Unlimited access to online learning tools
• Base Salary PLUS uncapped monthly commission tied to performance
• 17 days PTO (increases with tenure)
• 8 paid holidays + 1 full week off for firm wide closure - during the holidays
• Quarterly awards and annual incentive trips
• Strong internal mobility (500+ promotions last year)

Benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Kforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains veterans and disabled affirmative action programs.