Vice President Talent Acquisition

Job Description

Vice President, Talent Acquisition

New York City

Who is Prosek?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric . Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" that was recently named 2026 PR Week Best Place to Work.

Overview:

We’re seeking an experienced Vice President, Talent Acquisition to join our growing HR team. This is a senior, hands-on recruiting role for someone who can operate as both an exceptional recruiter and a strategic talent advisor to the business.

This person will own full-cycle recruiting for senior-level and other critical hires across the firm, partnering closely with our CHRO, senior HR leaders and firm leadership to identify, attract and close exceptional talent. They will bring a strong understanding of the external talent market and competitive landscape, using those insights to develop creative recruiting strategies and continue positioning Prosek as a destination for top talent.

Beyond individual searches, this person will help us think more strategically about talent across the firm—connecting recruiting with staffing needs, talent gaps, and broader workforce priorities. They will also serve as a senior resource to the Talent Acquisition team, providing mentorship, guidance and feedback and helping elevate how we recruit across levels.

What you’ll be doing:

Senior-Level Recruiting & Talent Strategy

• Own full-cycle recruiting for senior-level positions, with a particular focus on VP+ and other critical or hard-to-fill roles across the firm.
• Partner closely with the CHRO and senior firm leadership to understand business needs, define candidate profiles and develop thoughtful search strategies.
• Proactively identify, engage and build relationships with high-caliber passive talent, maintaining strong pipelines before an immediate hiring need arises.
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout senior-level searches, providing candid recommendations on candidate quality, market dynamics, compensation, interview strategy and closing.
• Lead offer strategy and negotiations for senior hires, balancing candidate expectations, internal equity and market considerations.
• Deliver a high-touch, thoughtful candidate experience that reflects Prosek’s culture and strengthens our reputation in the talent market.
• Partner with HR, staffing and business leadership to translate staffing needs and skill gaps into proactive recruiting and pipeline strategies.
• Develop creative recruiting and sourcing strategies informed by the competitive landscape, talent-market trends and Prosek’s evolving business needs.
• Identify new and non-traditional ways to engage prospective talent and strengthen Prosek’s position as an employer of choice.
• Continuously evaluate our recruiting practices and identify opportunities to improve how we source, assess, engage and close talent.
• Serve as a senior resource, sounding board and mentor for members of the Talent Acquisition team, providing guidance on searches, candidate strategy and more complex recruiting situations.

What makes you qualified:

• 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, ideally including significant in-house recruiting experience within a communications agency, professional services firm or other fast-paced, client-service organization.
• Deep experience owning full-cycle searches for senior-level talent and partnering directly with executive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems; experience with Greenhouse is a plus.
• B.A. or B.S. in a related field.

What are the perks?

• 401(k) employer match : There is no time like the present to prepare for your future!
• Premium healthcare plans , including medical, dental and vision coverage: Your health comes first.
• Hybrid work model : 3 days in the office, 2 days from home - Pick your own schedule.
• 2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, including birthday PTO: Take time to celebrate, recharge, and reset!

Our Core Values:

• Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard. We roll up our sleeves. We are not precious or pretentious. We do not take short cuts. Instead, we put in the work and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them. They motivate us to learn and grow so that we can be the best versions of ourselves, for our clients and each other.
• A Workplace with Humanity: We recognize the rigor and demand of our work. We also recognize that life inside and outside of Prosek can be stressful. We work very hard to run our business with a heavy dose of humanity and to make Prosek a safe place where people enjoy the work and each other.

Our Beliefs on Culture, Diversity & Belonging:

We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting and embracing diversity of all kinds – diversity of geography, cognitive diversity, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe having teams that represent the broader communities where we live and work creates a culture that celebrates creativity, inclusiveness and teamwork and helps us offer our global clientele of mature and emerging businesses counsel that is dynamic, rich and nuanced.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000. An employee's salary is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is one component of Prosek's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, new business commission, paid time off, and other benefits.

Prosek Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.