Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Renaissance Financial is a comprehensive financial services firm with locations in St. Louis, Overland Park, Omaha, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Our mission: Using creative business and personal planning, we help our clients achieve financial freedom… one relationship at a time. Our true team approach and entrepreneurial atmosphere set us apart from other firms in our industry. Joining our close-knit team at Renaissance Financial will inspire professional growth through numerous opportunities while creating a lasting impact on our organization and community. We support and reward our staff through team outings and industry leading benefits because we sincerely care about the well-being of our team members.

The mission of this full-time position is to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent that drives organizational success. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will serve as a strategic partner in building high-performing teams, ensuring every candidate and hiring manager experience reflects our values and commitment to excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end hiring process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates for various roles.
• Strategic Sourcing: Utilize job boards, social media, referral networks, and creative strategies to identify and attract top talent.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a positive and professional experience for all candidates, ensuring timely communication and feedback.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, develop job descriptions, and create effective recruitment strategies.
• Talent Acquisition Team Collaboration: Participates in brainstorming activities with the Talent Acquisition team which are centered around strategic improvements that create efficiencies and market reach.
• Employer Branding: Promote the company's culture and values through recruitment marketing and engagement initiatives.
• Applicant Tracking System Management: Proficiently manages and leverages the Applicant Tracking System to streamline the recruitment process while ensuring accuracy in data entry and utilizing its functionality to optimize candidate sourcing, screening, and tracking.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Compliance: Maintain adherence to employment laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the hiring process.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics

• This position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of Renaissance Financials' history, mission, and goals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in such things as composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Internal motivation and drive to exceed hiring metric expectations and a candidate's experience with Renaissance Financial.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about connecting people with opportunities.

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in talent acquisition or recruiting (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques and recruitment best practices.

Computer Equipment and Software Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:

• Microsoft Suite Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint
• Recruiting Platforms LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, Internal job board (UKG), Various online platforms (as needed)

Working Conditions

• Business professional office environment.
• 40-hour work week.
• Occasional travel.
• We are committed to providing an accessible work environment. If you need accommodations during the application or employment process, please let us know.

Benefits and Incentives

• Employer provided 401k contribution (up to 10% based on team member eligible compensation annually).
• Employer Paid Medical Insurance.
• Potential for Annual Variable Compensation and Bonuses.
• Professional Development Allowance and Growth Opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.