Talent Acquisition Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant to support one of our clients by partnering directly with hiring leaders and internal teams to deliver high‑quality hiring outcomes. This role operates as a trusted advisor embedded within the client’s organization, helping shape recruiting strategies, influence talent decisions, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

The Talent Acquisition Consultant will support either Corporate Functions or Product, Sales, and Services teams and will work closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and external suppliers to meet evolving workforce needs.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full‑cycle recruiting process from intake through offer, with a strong emphasis on hiring manager partnership and candidate advocacy
• Consult with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, forecast hiring demand, and provide labor market insights
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines using advanced sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn, ATS/CRM tools, web searches, and Boolean search methods
• Deliver a high‑quality, consistent candidate experience throughout every stage of the hiring process
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates based on defined competencies, role requirements, and business needs
• Manage requisitions, approvals, candidate status, and reporting within the applicant tracking system and/or vendor management system
• Track recruiting metrics and use data to influence hiring decisions and contingent workforce spend
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on compensation, job market trends, and hiring best practices
• Promote inclusive hiring practices by encouraging diverse candidate slates and inclusive decision‑making
• Participate in cross‑functional, enterprise, or process‑improvement recruiting initiatives

Contingent Recruiting Responsibilities (as applicable)

• Facilitate supplier Q&A sessions related to open requisitions
• Review and screen contingent candidate profiles for skills, experience, and availability
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between hiring managers and suppliers
• Support onboarding, offboarding, extensions, transfers, and backfills while ensuring compliance with client policies
• Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of recruiting experience, including full‑cycle recruiting
• Proven ability to act as a consultative partner to hiring leaders
• Advanced sourcing and Boolean search expertise
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and/or VMS platforms (VNDLY experience preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Data‑driven mindset with experience using recruiting metrics and reporting
• Working knowledge of EEO and compliant hiring practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work closely with a client as a strategic recruiting partner
• Exposure to enterprise‑level recruiting operations and decision‑making
• Collaborative team environment (teams of 4–6 recruiters)
• Meaningful impact on hiring quality, speed, and candidate experience
• Potential for long‑term engagement or conversion