Talent Acquisition Manager

Title: Talent Acquisition Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Work Area: Columbus Office (Hybrid)

Department: Human Resources

Position Statement

The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies aligned with firm growth and workforce planning needs to attract top talent to GBQ. The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for managing the firm’s full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding new hires, while ensuring a positive experience for all candidates and hiring teams. This role owns recruiting strategy, decisions, and outcomes for the firm. The Talent Acquisition Manager focuses on four major initiatives established by the Firm: Profitability, Practice Growth; Client Focus; and Brand Culture/Development.

Tasks

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various open positions within the firm.
• Establish interview logistics standards and oversee interview scheduling processes.
• Partner with Department Heads to assess staffing needs, fill required open positions and provide guidance on best practices for candidate selection.
• Lead and organize campus recruiting events, including career fairs, networking events, on-site presentations, and other organizational meetings to promote the firm and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Build and manage external relationships with third-party recruiters, offshore partners, and key contacts/faculty at targeted universities.
• Lead continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Identify alternative sources of talent and talent pools.
• Own and manage the firm’s applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate data, reporting, and compliance throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Manage the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and a positive impression of the firm.
• Provide any necessary training and education to GBQ associates related to talent acquisition and recruiting processes.
• Manage the offer process for selected candidates. Work with other team members of HR to integrate knowledge gained from recruiting process into onboarding plan.
• Prepare and analyze recruiting metrics and share insights with leadership to support data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Marketing team on social media campaigns and job postings on GBQ website.
• Own the design, effectiveness, and ongoing improvement of the employee referral program.
• Ensure the effective management and success of internship programs through collaboration with other GBQ team members.
  
  

Profitability

• Ability to perform assigned projects efficiently and within a defined timeline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously while delivering exceptional results.
• Involvement with internally focused projects to improve procedures by participation in committees, technical training, HR initiatives and other firm related projects.
• Consistently utilize all applicable firm and department software efficiently.
  
  

Practice Growth

• Partner with firm leadership to anticipate future talent needs tied to growth and succession planning.
• Expand and diversify talent pipelines to support sustainable firm growth.
• Work to identify opportunities to reduce costs within the firm.
• Provide other services in addition to core administrative services.
  
  

Client Focus

• Partner closely with internal hiring leaders to understand team needs and deliver a high-quality recruiting experience.
• Exercise sound judgment in candidate evaluation to mitigate hiring risk.
• Utilize appropriate procedures to produce a high-quality work product.
• Develop and demonstrate judgment to identify and mitigate risks.
• Demonstrate comprehension of relevant HR knowledge, technology concepts and other methodologies.
  
  

Brand Culture|Development

• Exemplifies Brand Attributes of the firm.
• Support and ensure adherence to all administrative policies and procedures of the Firm.
• Exhibit ability to work independently, having confidence in his/her ability to address and resolve conflict with peers, subordinates and firm leaders.
• Enhance firm collaboration through interactions with associates from other departments.
• Consistently seek feedback on performance from superiors to enhance and develop professional and technical skills.
  
  

Work Experience|Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive recruiting experience, preferably within public accounting or professional services.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship building, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Professional, engaging communication style with the ability to effectively represent the firm and its culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills. Able to work with multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and applicant tracking systems to source and track both active and passive candidates.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and present GBQ in a professional, ethical manner.
• Ability to travel periodically, as needed.
  
  

Organizational Relationships

• Will report directly to Director of Human Resources who will provide any necessary guidance relative to work performance through the formal evaluation process.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to work evenings and weekends based on time of year and client demands.
  
  

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