Senior Talent Acquisition Associate

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). 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, you’ll work alongside experienced recruiters and HR partners who are committed to delivering an exceptional hiring experience. As a senior member of the team, you will take on greater ownership of complex searches, drive sourcing strategy, and play a key role in shaping how Hightower attracts top talent across both our Home Office and Advisor teams. What You’ll Do As a Talent Acquisition Senior Associate, you will serve as a strategic recruiting partner responsible for leadingfull‑cycle recruitment efforts with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing. You will manage high‑priority and hard‑to‑fill roles, collaborate closely with hiring managers, and elevate the candidate experience from first outreach through offer acceptance. Your expertise in talent research, market insights, and relationship‑building will directly support Hightower’s ambitious growth objectives. Lead full‑cycle recruitment for a portfolio of roles, including senior‑level, specialized, and high‑impact positions Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, referrals, and competitive research Build, nurture, and maintain deep pipelines of passive candidates for current and future hiring needs Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers by providing market insights, candidate feedback, and recommendations on search strategy Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate experience, competencies, and alignment with Hightower’s culture and values Manage interview processes, ensure timely communication, and deliver a seamless, high‑quality candidate experience Partner with HR and business leaders to refine job requirements and improve hiring workflows Maintain accurate and organized candidate data within the applicant tracking system Support employer branding initiatives and represent Hightower at events, networking opportunities, and industry forums Contribute to process improvements that enhance sourcing efficiency, recruitment operations, and overall hiring outcomes What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field 7+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates Strong command of sourcing tools, Boolean search, talent mapping, and competitive research Proven ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast‑paced environment Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder‑management skills High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail A passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience and elevating the hiring process What We Offer Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver) Mother’s lounge onsite Flexible PTO plan In-office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Fridays Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office 401k matching plan HSA employer contributions Student loan assistance Pet insurance Base salary of $90,000- $110,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr HighTower Advisors