Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

About the job

WHO WE ARE
Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC) , a licensed CPA firm.

Position Overview:
The Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor plays a critical role in advancing Elliott Davis's talent strategy by connecting business needs with top talent. This position partners closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders to deliver high-quality talent solutions, build future-ready talent pipelines, and drive exceptional hiring outcomes. The ideal candidate is an experienced, tech-enabled talent professional who combines strong relationship management skills with market expertise, data-driven decision making, and a consultative approach. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, leverages talent intelligence to influence workforce decisions, and champions a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience. This opportunity is ideal for a talent professional who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and talent acquisition. The successful candidate is energized by influencing hiring decisions, building meaningful partnerships, solving complex talent challenges, and creating measurable business impact through exceptional talent outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Secure top talent.
Leverage relationship-building skills, business acumen, and a deep understanding of Elliott Davis's talent needs to identify, attract, and engage high-caliber active and passive candidates. Develop talent pipelines that support both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce objectives.

Serve as a Strategic Talent Advisor
Develop a deep understanding of assigned business units, teams, and workforce needs to serve as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers and leaders. Provide market insights, workforce intelligence, and strategic guidance related to talent availability, competitive trends, organizational growth, and hiring strategies. Proactively map talent pools, anticipate future talent needs, and recommend solutions that strengthen hiring outcomes and business success.

Deliver Exceptional Candidate Experiences.
Create meaningful and differentiated candidate experiences that reflect Elliott Davis's culture, values, and commitment to talent excellence. Drive accountability for quality, responsiveness, and experience throughout the hiring process.

Partner to Deliver Exceptional Hiring Manager Experiences.
Collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR Partners to provide consultation on role design, talent availability, interview best practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring timelines. Develop and execute talent acquisition plans that align with business objectives and serve as a central source of expertise throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Build Knowledge and Share Expertise
Continuously strengthen your understanding of Elliott Davis's business, industry trends, and competitive talent landscape. Participate in professional development opportunities, share best practices, and contribute to the ongoing growth and capability development of the Talent Acquisition team.

Build and Engage Talent Communities to promote our EVP
Utilize social media, professional networks, referral channels, and innovative sourcing strategies to cultivate relationships and develop robust pipelines of active and passive talent.

Prioritize for Impact
Manage multiple complex searches, strategic projects, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously while maintaining a high sense of urgency, accountability, and operational excellence. Focus efforts on activities that create the greatest value for the business.

Leverage Technology and Talent Intelligence
Utilize recruiting technologies, talent intelligence tools, and data insights to inform decision-making, optimize recruiting effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. Maintain accurate candidate and hiring activity within ATS and sourcing platforms

Anticipate Talent Needs and Strengthen Pipelines
Partner with business leaders to identify critical talent needs, succession risks, and emerging workforce trends. Develop proactive talent pipelines and market maps that position Elliott Davis to meet current and future talent demands.

Contribute to Strategic Initiatives
Support and lead special projects that advance Talent Acquisition's future-state vision, enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen partnerships across the firm, and drive innovation in recruiting practices

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive corporate, agency, professional services, or executive recruiting experience supporting a broad range of business functions, including Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, and Legal.
• Demonstrated success recruiting high-demand and hard-to-fill talent in competitive markets, including the development of proactive sourcing strategies, passive candidate engagement, and long-term talent pipelines.
• Proven ability to serve as a strategic talent advisor by translating business objectives into effective recruiting strategies, workforce insights, and targeted talent acquisition plans.
• Strong understanding of all phases of the recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, candidate assessment, interviewing, relationship management, pipeline development, offer negotiation, compensation considerations, labor market intelligence, and employment law compliance.
• Experience developing interview guides and facilitating multiple interview methodologies, including behavioral, competency-based, situational, virtual, and in-person interviews.
• Ability to build credibility and influence hiring decisions through consultative partnership with business leaders, hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging labor market data, talent analytics, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring strategies and support workforce planning efforts.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and talent acquisition technologies for requisition management, job postings, candidate relationship management, reporting, and process optimization. Workday experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing sourcing platforms, recruiting technologies, and AI-enabled tools to improve recruiting effectiveness, efficiency, and candidate engagement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, empathy, and transparency.
• Highly organized with the ability to successfully manage multiple searches, stakeholders, and competing priorities while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude, flexibility, and sense of humor.

• WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
• We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
• That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:
• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Cognitive/Mental Requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.