Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Harrison Gray Search has partnered with a well-established, fast-growing firm to find their next Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. This position is open due to growth in the firm. The right candidate will be able to make an impact right away by partnering with senior leaders on strategic initiatives.

Our Client

For nearly 4 decades, they have served as a trusted independent, fee-only fiduciary, providing comprehensive wealth management, tax, and estate planning services. They are a high-growth, relationship-driven organization committed to evidence-based strategies and lifelong learning. Our mission is to transform financial dreams into reality for our clients, our team, and our communities.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Talent team. This is a senior-level recruiting role responsible for leading full-cycle talent acquisition—from proactive sourcing through evaluation and hiring—across advisory, niche, and leadership roles firm-wide. This position plays a critical part in advancing talent strategy by delivering a consistent, high-quality recruitment experience that strengthens the company's brand and reflects their core values.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory Talent Acquisition

• Own full-cycle recruitment for Financial Advisors and Business Development professionals, ensuring rigorous assessment against established success profiles.
• Build strong relationships with regional and national leadership to anticipate hiring needs and market trends.
• Develop sourcing strategies targeting experienced advisors, career changers, and emerging talent.

Executive & Niche Search Leadership

• Lead full-cycle recruitment (sourcing through closing) for executive, director, and highly specialized roles.
• Develop customized search strategies, including market research and competitor intelligence.
• Manage relationships with external search partners and ensure alignment with firm culture and standards.

Training & Strategic Partnering

• Train hiring managers on interview techniques, assessment practices, and effective offer positioning.
• Collaborate with leaders to define role requirements and interview strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights to support hiring decisions and workforce planning.

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through clear, timely, and transparent communication.
• Partner with Marketing and Talent teams to strengthen the employer brand in niche markets.
• Represent the firm at universities and professional networking forums.

What You Bring:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years owning leadership-level or niche/technical searches.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven success in professional services or financial services (wealth management experience is highly preferred).
• Skills: Strong sourcing capability across national markets using advanced tools; exceptional project management and relationship-building skills.
• Attributes: Ability to operate with urgency and maturity in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

What You Can Expect

• Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience and geography).
• Health & Wellness: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; HSA/FSA options; Company-paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match (Roth and Traditional options).
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO increasing with tenure, 11+ paid holidays, "Summer Hours," and paid parental/professional development leave.
• Perks: "Dress for Your Day" policy (for those onsite), wellness reimbursements, and employee recognition programs.
• Hybrid/Remote Work Environment: For candidates located near the company's HQ in Northern IL, this role may be hybrid. But our client is very open to fully remote candidates.