Specialist, Talent Acquisition at SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart – New York, Illinois

SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Location: New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago

Full/Part Time: Full time

Req ID: R4574

SPECIALIST ROLE

Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit a Specialist to join the Talent Acquisition team focused on non-Consultant roles in North America across Executive Search, Leadership Advisory Services (LAS), Private Equity, and select Business Functions. This Specialist will focus on Associate-level recruiting with end-to-end responsibility for the recruiting strategy, candidate sourcing and development, and stakeholder alignment, while supporting decision and offer management for a portfolio of search assignments. In addition to Associate recruiting, the Specialist will be a team player and support other non-Consultant roles as needed, which may include Intern, Analyst, Client Development, or other business functions, delivering a consistent, high‑quality experience for candidates and internal partners.

As a visible ambassador of Spencer Stuart, the Specialist builds trusted relationships with high‑potential candidates in the market and partners closely with Practice Leaders, Associate Practice Leaders, HRBPs, and TA colleagues to translate business needs into targeted search strategies. The role drives candidate generation through research, networking, and outreach, and maintains rigorous process discipline, data integrity, and timely communication to internal stakeholders.

Success in this role requires strong judgment and assessment skills, exceptional project management across multiple concurrent searches, and clear, persuasive communication with senior stakeholders and candidates. The Specialist will bring a passion for serving as a brand ambassador for Spencer Stuart, drive to deliver exceptional outcomes and enthusiasm for collaboration and partnership in a team-based environment.

The location of this position is flexible, though Chicago, New York, or Philadelphia are preferred. It will be the expectation that the Specialist spends 2-3 days per week in the office to build relationships and benefit from in person apprenticeships.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Other key relationships:

• Head of Talent Acquisition, Americas
• Senior/Managers, Talent Acquisition
• Senior/Specialists, Talent Acquisition
• Project Coordinator(s), Talent Acquisition
• Global Talent Acquisition Team Members
• Regional Practice Leaders
• North America Market Leaders
• Associate Practice Leaders (APLs)
• Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP)
• North America HR Team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support non-Consultant recruiting efforts in North America, partnering with TA team colleagues to execute searches across all business lines (Executive Search, Leadership Advisory Services, Private Equity, and select Business Functions). Responsibilities include research, talent mapping, writing position specifications, posting roles, screening applicants, conducting interviews, candidate report writing, referencing, preparing client updates, search status reporting, and candidate scheduling.
• For assigned searches, manage the full recruitment lifecycle-including strategy development, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview process, stakeholder communication, and decision management-for non-Consultant roles.
• Serve as a thought partner to key internal stakeholders by developing and sharing informed perspectives on candidates, market dynamics, and talent pools to guide search strategy and attract top talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-potential candidates from competitors, consulting firms, and industry to develop a compelling pipeline for non-Consultant roles.
• Develop position specifications and drive candidate generation through internal and external sourcing, networking, research, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to ensure a seamless candidate experience, including assessment, decision-making, offer management, and onboarding.
• Provide timely search updates and materials to stakeholder teams, Practice, Regional, and Firm leadership. Maintain accurate records of searches and outcomes to support learning, innovation, and reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve recruiting-process efficiency and communication, partnering with HR on system enhancements to support seamless execution and data integrity.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of business experience in recruiting, executive search, talent acquisition, or admissions at a relevant professional services firm or academic institution. Spencer Stuart experience preferred.
• Superior project management skills demonstrated through quality delivery in a high-performance environment where multiple projects, stakeholders, and competing demands are the norm.
• Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured and concise written and verbal presentation.
• Undergraduate degree and permanent U.S. work authorization required.

The base compensation range for this position is $100-$115k per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.

Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match;
• PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable;
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account;
• Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program; and
• Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.

CRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Project Management: Manages multiple searches and priorities, driving efforts to identify and develop high-quality candidates. Communicates clearly and effectively with various constituencies. Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking and a sense of urgency. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, anticipates issues, and suggests solutions.
• Candidate Development: Assesses candidate experience, capabilities, and fit for roles with rigor and integrity. Integrates best practices in assessment and demonstrates excellent judgment with sensitive personnel information.
• Strategic Thinking and Innovation: Demonstrates thought leadership in non-Consultant recruiting, translating Spencer Stuart's talent strategy into effective, creative, and efficient recruiting execution. Brings innovative ideas and adapts to evolving market dynamics.
• Relationship Building: Builds and maintains strong internal and external networks to establish authentic relationships with colleagues, candidates, and sources. Is an active listener, trustworthy, team-oriented, and brings a sense of humor and humanity to interactions.

Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.