Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Renaissance Financial

Renaissance Financial is a comprehensive financial services firm with locations in St. Louis, Overland Park, Omaha, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Our Mission: Using creative business and personal planning, we help our clients achieve financial freedom… one relationship at a time. Our true team approach and entrepreneurial atmosphere set us apart from other firms in our industry. Joining our close-knit team at Renaissance Financial will inspire professional growth through numerous opportunities while creating a lasting impact on our organization and community. We support and reward our staff through team outings and industry leading benefits because we sincerely care about the well-being of our team members.

The mission of this full-time position is to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent that drives organizational success. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will serve as a strategic partner in building high-performing teams, ensuring every candidate and hiring manager experience reflects our values and commitment to excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end hiring process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates for various roles.
• Strategic Sourcing: Utilize job boards, social media, referral networks, and creative strategies to identify and attract top talent.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a positive and professional experience for all candidates, ensuring timely communication and feedback.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, develop job descriptions, and create effective recruitment strategies.
• Talent Acquisition Team Collaboration: Participates in brainstorming activities with the Talent Acquisition team which are centered around strategic improvements that create efficiencies and market reach.
• Employer Branding: Promote the company’s culture and values through recruitment marketing and engagement initiatives.
• Applicant Tracking System Management: Proficiently manages and leverages the Applicant Tracking System to streamline the recruitment process while ensuring accuracy in data entry and utilizing its functionality to optimize candidate sourcing, screening, and tracking.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Compliance: Maintain adherence to employment laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the hiring process.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics

• This position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of Renaissance Financials’ history, mission, and goals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in such things as composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Internal motivation and drive to exceed hiring metric expectations and a candidate’s experience with Renaissance Financial.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about connecting people with opportunities.

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in talent acquisition or recruiting (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques and recruitment best practices.

Computer Equipment and Software
Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:

• Microsoft Suite Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • PowerPoint
• Recruiting Platforms
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • Handshake
  • Internal job board (UKG)
  • Various online platforms (as needed)

Working Conditions

• Business professional office environment.
• 40-hour work week.
• Occasional travel. 
• We are committed to providing an accessible work environment. If you need accommodations during the application or employment process, please let us know.   

Benefits and Incentives

• Employer provided 401k contribution (up to 10% based on team member eligible compensation annually). 
• Employer Paid Medical Insurance. 
• Potential for Annual Variable Compensation and Bonuses. 
• Professional Development Allowance and Growth Opportunities.