Blue & Co Hiring for Talent Acquisition Leader at Carmel, IN, US Full Time

Talent Acquisition Leader

As the Talent Acquisition Leader , you will lead the recruitment team and develop strategies to attract and retain top talent.

You will work closely with senior management to understand the company’s hiring needs and develop a performance-based hiring process that aligns with the company’s current and future growth.

The ideal candidate would have 10+ years of recruiting leadership experience in the public accounting or professional services industries.

Attributes that ensure success include influencing skills, a self-starter with attention to detail, excellent client service and communication skills, and software adeptness.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Develop high-trust relationships with senior management through a servant leadership approach.
• Responsible for the overall recruiting efforts for new markets and designated areas of advertising, developing a diverse pipeline, screening of applicants, scheduling interviews, extending job offers, posting and closing positions in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Utilize data-driven insights to measure recruitment effectiveness, industry trends and implement continuous improvements.
• Assisting with the strategic direction of an assigned area including hiring trends and anticipating the organization’s response to labor market changes such as shortages and surpluses.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure our recruitment strategies remain competitive and cutting-edge.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with universities and professional organizations.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views, contributing to building a positive team culture.
• Source new talent for critical leadership roles and direct support for emerging markets.
• Practices continuous improvement by exploring innovative approaches to increasing our talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and exercise agility by adapting recruitment strategies that align with the firm’s goals and changing needs.
• Leading the recruitment team, providing guidance on sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to recruitment and hiring.

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years experience in a recruiting role in professional services and experience leading a recruiting team.
• Strong emotional intelligence, evidenced by influencing and communication skills with the ability to build high-trust relationships with senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Monitors and manages project logistics. Identifies key problems and coordinates the appropriate resources to resolve them.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to recruitment and hiring.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, recruiting software and applicant tracking systems.
• This position involves working in an office and a remote office, using a laptop or desktop computer.
• Travel to offices and events 20% of the time and periodic overnight travel will be necessary. Occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Leadership- Leads by example and models Blue’s values in their management style.

Emotional Intelligence- Demonstrates strong influencing skills and successfully builds trust with all employee groups.

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations;

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management – Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.

Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.

Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;

Demonstrates group presentation skills.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs;

Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;

Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Change Management – Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change;

Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Judgment – Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning / Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.