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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment for the Assurance/Audit Line of Business at RSM. This role will partner with business leaders to develop and execute hiring strategies, deliver against workforce plans, and lead a high-performing recruitment team.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Assurance recruitment within a global professional services environment, including hiring Chartered Accountants (CAs), ACCAs, and qualified and semi-qualified audit professionals. The role requires strong workforce planning, stakeholder management, market intelligence, and people leadership capabilities.
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with Assurance business goals and workforce plans.
Partner with business leaders and resource management teams to forecast hiring demand, prioritize requisitions, and deliver hiring outcomes.
Lead recruitment planning for experienced Assurance talent, including CAs, ACCAs, and semi-qualified professionals.
Identify hiring risks, market challenges, and talent gaps, and implement mitigation strategies.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Assurance recruitment team.
Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and capability building across the team.
Optimize resource allocation and recruiter productivity based on business demand.
Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership
Serve as a strategic talent advisor to Assurance leadership and hiring managers.
Provide market intelligence and guidance on hiring feasibility, sourcing strategies, compensation trends, and talent availability.
Establish governance routines to review hiring progress, risks, and priorities.
Operational Excellence & Talent Intelligence
Monitor recruitment metrics and drive continuous process improvement.
Leverage data, technology, and analytics to enhance recruiting effectiveness.
Maintain strong knowledge of Assurance talent markets, competitor hiring activity, and workforce trends.
Collaboration & Innovation
Partner with TA leaders and business stakeholders to share best practices and talent insights.
Support recruitment transformation initiatives, employer branding efforts, and adoption of new sourcing and recruiting technologies.
Required Qualifications & Experience
MBA in HR preferred.
12+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably within Big 4/Big 6 or similar professional services organizations.
4+ years of people leadership experience.
Proven experience leading Assurance/Audit recruitment, including hiring CAs, ACCAs, and qualified/semi-qualified professionals.
Strong understanding of the US Assurance talent market, workforce planning, and hiring trends.
Demonstrated success managing complex hiring portfolios and partnering with senior stakeholders.
Experience driving recruitment strategy, talent acquisition operations, and team performance.
Proficiency with ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, and talent analytics.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Experience leading Talent Acquisition for an Assurance/Audit or professional services business.
Expertise in workforce planning, recruitment transformation, and process improvement.
Experience working with global stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Exposure to recruitment analytics, automation, employer branding, and sourcing innovation.
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