Talent Engagement Director

Talent Engagement Director

San Francisco ,CA

Position Summary

The Talent Engagement Director supports SolomonEdwards' Business Consulting practice and reports to the VP, Talent Acquisition. The ultimate goal is to develop and maintain a diverse pool of qualified and capable consultants spanning multiple practice areas for our West Region who are available for engagement opportunities. In collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Directors the Talent Engagement Director will be responsible for overseeing the availability, tracking, and reporting of the West Region's identified talent pipeline.

Travel Requirements

Some travel (<25%) is required both regionally and nationally to meet with clients, attend required SEG business meetings, and attend conferences, seminars, job fairs, campus recruiting, and other business events.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

This position will be responsible for identifying and engaging top-tier consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, and ensuring the success of our consulting projects. This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for building strong relationships. Devise and implement strategies to enhance the overall engagement of our consultant community. Work with the Talent Acquisition team to match consultants with suitable projects based on their skills, experience, and project needs. Effectively articulate the selling points of working for SolomonEdwards and have a strong understanding of the qualities that make a successful consultant. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide insights into recruiting trends and sourcing strategies specific to the San Francisco and other western region markets.

Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies.

Use market insights to enhance the competitiveness of our consultant engagement strategies

• Supply a well-established pool of accounting and finance professionals for SolomonEdwards' consulting opportunities.

• Obtain and track sourcing targets based on market changes identified through candidate engagement, networking activities, and industry news.

• Manage referral and inquiry communication and establish candidate relationships and activities (i.e. website messages).

• Partner with the TA team to maintain consistent communication with recruited candidates identified for the SolomonEdwards network and document updates, changes, and skills in the ATS.

• Oversee celebratory dates for active consultants such as birthdays and anniversaries.

Project Management

Participate in all West Region functions for Talent Acquisition activities. Assist the Talent Acquisition Directors with profile development and customization on client-defined formats. Support the talent Acquisition Directors with Consultant end-of-engagement wrap-up calls and documentation. Partner with Talent Acquisition, Client Relationship Management, Delivery, and Resource Management for end-of-engagement debriefs meetings to collect, score, and track project outcomes. Lead virtual and onsite event planning for consulting talent according to a predetermined schedule.

Track all initiatives and generate regular reports for management and stakeholders with status updates, dependencies, and issues identified. Define and monitor quality standards for account requirements and implement quality control processes. Strategize with the team about consultant and talent acquisition challenges and provide creative solutions to internal and external obstacles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Sales, client delivery teams, and Resource Management to ensure alignment and delivery quality between sales efforts and company capabilities. Provide valuable input to product/service development based on client feedback and market trends.

Champion SEG's Mission, Purpose and broader commitments (see below)

Thrive in the SEG work environment and champion the health of the team, while challenging self and others. Engage, enjoy, and evolve both personally and professionally while having fun and learning.

Experience Required

7+ years of accounting and finance recruiting in a professional services or consulting organization. Experience managing internal projects.

Experience Preferred

Experience in a Big 4 or strategy firm client delivery role is highly desired. PMP certification a significant plus.

Additional Knowledge & Experience:

Understand the core concepts and service offerings of SolomonEdwards service lines.

Demonstrates conceptual understanding of business transformation, accounting and finance, mergers and acquisitions, governance, regulatory compliance, technology enablement, and human capital services.

Demonstrates knowledge of competitors' strengths and weaknesses to communicate SolomonEdwards' competitive edge effectively.

Strong understanding of industry-specific market dynamics, client needs, and competitive landscape.

Proficiency in using ATS software and recruiting tools.

Essential Job Functions

Leadership and decision-making

Strategic thinking and planning

Communication

Analytical aptitude

Problem-solving

Time management

Ability to travel to client locations

Physical Requirements

Mobility to attend in-person meetings

Ability to sit/stand for up to an hour in order to attend and or lead meetings

Ability to use telephone, computer or other electronic communication devices

Ability to travel using various modes of transportation

Manual dexterity necessary to sign contracts and review physical documents

Job-specific Competencies

In addition to the specific work experience and skills, SEG also seeks someone with the qualities listed below:

Exceptional work ethic, with strong values and principles

Exceptional relationship building and sales, client retention and revenue generation skills

Intellectual curiosity

Integrative thinking

Willingness to work irregular schedules to meet client/project deadlines

Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

A firm commitment to client, team, and organization success

Flexible and accommodating and able to go above and beyond the basic expectations when required

High follow-up and organizational skills

Detailed-oriented, with attention to detail for tasks that have zero tolerance for errors

Candor and transparency

Additional duties as directed by the VP, Talent Acquisition.

Education Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in business, human resources, administration, psychology, or otherwise related area of specialty.

Mission and Vision

We are a superior consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve their dreams and address complex situations with inspired people, deep expertise, and innovative technologies.

We are a perpetual career and opportunity enterprise, focused on building long-term benefits for our people and communities. We create collaborative and supportive relationships with our people, clients and communities. Our success enables us to invest time and resources to bettering the communities in which we live to help those communities thrive.

Inclusion and Diversity Statement

We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwardsGroup, we've built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, perspectives; to be their whole selves.

Salary range $150,000-200,000 W2. Plus, per diem and expenses paid. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

Benefits offered - Health insurance, sick leave, 401(k)

SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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