Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Smith + Howard

Senior Talent Specialist

Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard.

Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with a national reach, while still offering a local firm flavor.

We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of Atlanta’s top accounting and advisory firms.

If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named an “AJC Top Work Place” and a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.

Summary

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Talent Specialist who is not only passionate about talent acquisition but also driven to go above and beyond to build a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive workforce. As an Above and Beyond Performer, you will take a proactive, strategic role in driving the talent acquisition process, ensuring we not only meet but exceed hiring goals. Your expertise will be key in identifying top-tier talent, improving recruitment strategies, and creating a memorable candidate experience that reflects our company’s values and culture.

Essential Functions

• Talent Strategy Leadership: Lead the creation and execution of innovative recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and retain high-potential talent across multiple functions.
• End-to-End Recruitment Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of recruitment activities for senior and executive-level positions, ensuring top-quality candidates are sourced, interviewed, and hired with efficiency and care.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership, providing insightful consultation to develop role specifications and refine hiring strategies. Anticipate and meet the evolving needs of business leaders.
• Sourcing & Networking Excellence: Leverage a variety of sourcing tools, including social media, networks, and talent pools, to proactively identify and engage high-caliber candidates across diverse backgrounds.
• Above and Beyond Candidate Experience: Champion a world-class candidate experience by providing transparent communication, personalized touchpoints, and timely feedback. Create a seamless and engaging process that leaves candidates excited about joining the organization.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize data and analytics to evaluate recruitment metrics, track progress against hiring goals, and identify areas for process improvement, ensuring continuous optimization of recruitment workflows.
• Diversity & Inclusion Advocate: Partner with key stakeholders to drive inclusive hiring practices, ensuring a diverse and equitable candidate pipeline and a fair, unbiased recruitment process.
• Talent Market Expertise: Stay informed on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive talent landscapes to advise on best practices, market conditions, and emerging opportunities.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Build and nurture a robust talent pipeline for both immediate and future hiring needs, identifying top talent even before roles become available.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Provide mentorship to junior talent acquisition staff, sharing knowledge, best practices, and fostering an environment of collaboration and growth.

Job Requirements

• Proven Expertise: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on senior or executive-level roles.
• Track Record of Success: Demonstrated history of meeting and exceeding recruitment targets, with a proven ability to fill challenging roles quickly and efficiently.
• Strategic Thinker: Strong ability to align talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals and long-term growth.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong Negotiation & Closing Skills: Adept at negotiating offers and closing top candidates with a focus on mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Technology Savvy: Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS tools, and other recruitment software. Comfortable utilizing data-driven platforms and analytics tools.
• People-Centric Mindset: A passion for understanding people and building strong, lasting relationships, both internally and externally.
• Inclusive Mindset: Strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment efforts.

Why You Should Apply:

• Impact: You will directly influence the growth and success of our business by identifying and securing top-tier talent.
• Culture: Join a dynamic, forward-thinking organization where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are valued.
• Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities to grow your career as you help us build a world-class team.

If you're ready to take your talent acquisition expertise to the next level and be an integral part of a thriving organization, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us build the future of talent!