Director, Talent Acquisition at STOUT RISIUS ROSS LLC in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence ® . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

General Purpose: We are seeking a Director to oversee our Talent Acquisition team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to build, manager, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a high performing team of early talent and experienced hire recruiters


• Own our talent acquisition strategy and roadmap for the future, identifying and prioritizing the most important talent initiatives that will set the firm up for global hiring success and allows us to meet our global growth goals.


• Build and enhance a strong candidate selection process that evaluates the right criteria and delivers high quality hires


• Collaborate with others on the People team to build a strong and consistent experience across the colleague lifecycle.


• Apply data analysis and insights to identify and drive improvements to our processes.


• Serve as a strategic partner and work closely with the leaders of the business and operations teams to attract and retain top talent that shares our vision of relentless excellence.


• Meet established KPI goals and review data to determine when changes should be recommended to further strengthen our talent acquisition strategy


• Work with team to p rovide market insights, including industry mapping and research to improve our competitive position across all talent markets


• Work closely with our DEI&B team and help formulate and execute on a diversity talent attraction strategy in line with key business objectives.


• Assist in the development of a compelling colleague value proposition that aligns with our firmwide values and long term strategy


• Make certain the colleague value proposition is present across the candidate recruitment process and colleague lifecycle


• Ensure all recruitment activities and required records comply with OFCCP regulations, labor laws, company policies, and ethical standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree


• Minimum 15 years' experience in a Talent Acquisition leadership role with at least 8 of those leading a global recruitment team.


• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, manage and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand the story behind the recruitment data


• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the People team and the firm.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills


• Superior organizational, planning and project management skills.


• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach


• Deep experience with ATS systems; Workday preferred


• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here .

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities and members of other underrepresented communities to apply .

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.