Recruiting Consultant

The Recruiting Consultant in Des Moines, IA (hybrid) designs and executes recruitment strategies, oversees full-cycle hiring, and partners with business leaders throughout the process for Technology and Legal roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage highly complex relationships with business partners and recruit for specialized and leadership-level roles
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify industry trends and support strategic recruiting initiatives
• Deliver a positive candidate experience from prescreen through offer and onboarding while building a diverse pipeline of specialized talent
• Develop and lead recruitment strategies aligned with workforce planning needs in partnership with HR professionals and senior leadership
• Monitor market conditions and industry trends to provide strategic recruiting consultation and talent market insights
• Demonstrate advanced use of AI-driven recruiting tools and technologies
• Maximize usage of Applicant Tracking Systems, with Workday experience highly preferred
• Execute recruiting policies, processes, programs, and consulting services effectively
• Collaborate with senior management to plan strategic recruiting initiatives that enhance organizational performance and business goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of progressively responsible human resources and corporate recruiting experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of candidate sourcing strategies and professional recruiting practices
• Strong understanding of human resources functions including selection, training and development, performance management, employee relations, and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of recruiting within financial, technical, and insurance industries preferred
• Excellent negotiation, counseling, influencing, and communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities to assess recruiting needs and interpret information effectively
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across diverse issues
• Maintains knowledge of innovative recruitment tools, technologies, and industry best practices
• Demonstrated experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, with Workday experience preferred

Technologies

• Workday
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)