Senior Manager, Talent Aquisition

Stout • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

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. Impact You’ll Make Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies that support Client Services & Operations and align with long-term organizational goals. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, influencing workforce planning, talent market strategy, and hiring priorities. Drive operational excellence across the full recruitment lifecycle, establishing scalable processes, performance metrics, and best-in-class recruiting standards. Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing recruiting team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Champion innovative sourcing methodologies and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance talent acquisition effectiveness and efficiency. Leverage recruitment analytics, competitive intelligence, and market insights to inform executive decision-making and optimize hiring outcomes. Partner with Operational Groups to drive employer branding and talent marketing initiatives to strengthen market positioning and enhance candidate attraction strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting and team leadership at a managerial or senior level.
• Proven experience developing and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing recruiting teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate recruitment data into actionable strategies and executive-level insights.
• Experience managing relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI platforms and tools as they relate to Talent Acquisition initiatives (e.g., AI-powered sourcing, screening, automation, analytics, and process optimization).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and continuously improve full-cycle recruitment processes to ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Partner with executive and senior business leaders to design and implement strategic hiring plans aligned with business growth objectives.
• Establish and monitor recruiting KPIs, workforce analytics, and reporting dashboards to measure performance and drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead workforce planning discussions, proactively identifying talent gaps and building diverse, high-quality talent pipelines.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruitment technologies, including AI-driven platforms and automation tools, to improve sourcing, screening, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure alignment with compliance standards, employment laws, and organizational policies while promoting recruiting best practices across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency, candidate experience, and overall talent acquisition performance.

Benefits

• At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
• We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
• Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
• We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
• Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level