Talent Acquisition Manager – Executive Search

RSM US LLP

Talent Acquisition Manager driving strategic recruitment for senior and executive roles. Leading searches across Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Business Development, and more.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,800 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting for senior and executive-level talent, with a strong focus on building strategic networks and leveraging market intelligence to drive effective hiring strategies. Proficient in using recruiting technology and data to enhance search quality and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition ExperienceStrategic NetworkingRecruiting Technology ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent AcquisitionSourcing StrategiesMarket IntelligenceRisk AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence RiskDigital TrustCyber RecruitmentConsulting RecruitmentExecutive Recruiting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityAgilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting PlatformsSourcing ToolsData Analytics ToolsProductivity Technology

Industry Keywords

Senior Talent AcquisitionExecutive-Level RecruitmentHigh-Urgency SearchesGrowth-Oriented Skill SetsProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-impact searches for senior and executive-level talent aligned to the firm’s most critical growth priorities
Partner with functional, regional, and line-of-business leaders to understand business needs, shape search strategies, and prioritize urgent hiring demands
Serve as a trusted talent advisor by providing market insights, competitive intelligence, candidate calibration, and recommendations that support informed hiring decisions
Build strong, trusted relationships with senior candidates, cultivate long-term candidate networks, and represent the firm’s brand, culture, and growth story in the external market
Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for critical growth areas, ensuring qualified candidates can be quickly surfaced to business leaders as urgent or future hiring needs emerge
Develop targeted sourcing strategies for specialized and emerging skill sets, including technology, artificial intelligence risk, cyber, digital trust, risk analytics, and related growth areas
Maintain a disciplined focus on requisition prioritization, candidate pipeline health, stakeholder communication, and timely search progress
Partner with sourcing teams and talent acquisition leadership to ensure the right level of pipeline support for urgent and complex hiring needs
Provide regular updates to key leadership stakeholders on search status, market trends, risks, and recommended actions
Use recruiting technology, data, and market intelligence to improve search quality, speed, and stakeholder visibility
Guide, coach, or influence talent acquisition team members as needed to improve search execution, business alignment, and candidate engagement
Escalate risks, barriers, or resource needs quickly to Talent leadership to maintain momentum on critical searches
Consistently operate as a top individual contributor while supporting broader talent acquisition priorities and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting for senior, executive, or highly specialized roles
Demonstrated success leading complex, high-urgency searches with strong stakeholder visibility and business impact
Experience recruiting for growth-oriented or specialized skill sets, such as technology, cyber, artificial intelligence risk, digital trust, risk analytics, consulting, or related professional services areas
Strong ability to build and leverage strategic networks, develop market intelligence, and translate talent insights into practical recruiting strategies
Executive presence and strong communication skills, with the ability to engage senior candidates, business leaders, and key stakeholders through clear, credible, and strategic dialogue
Technology savvy with experience using recruiting platforms, sourcing tools, data, and productivity technology to improve search outcomes
Strong prioritization and judgment, with the ability to manage multiple urgent searches and resolve competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence without authority, resolve operational barriers, and maintain momentum on critical hiring needs
Strong collaboration skills and experience working in a team-oriented, matrixed environment
Agility, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to talent acquisition

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands
Professional development opportunities
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance