Associate, Talent Acquisition

we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented associate, talent acquisition to join our growing team. The talent acquisition associate will support and help lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across the business management line of business. This role partners closely with the talent acquisition manager to support hiring managers throughout the hiring process and is responsible for screening, scheduling, interviewing, and recommending top talent.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building high-quality teams that support the firm’s continued growth.

• manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, from intake through offer acceptance, ensuring a high-quality and efficient candidate experience
• partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles
• conduct structured phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, competencies, and cultural alignment
• develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-caliber talent through multiple channels (linkedin, referrals, direct outreach, job boards, etc.)
• present qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear, data-driven recommendations
• coordinate interview processes, including scheduling, interviewer preparation, and feedback collection
• provide guidance to hiring managers on interview best practices, market insights, and hiring decisions
• manage offer process in partnership with compensation, hr, and leadership, ensuring alignment with internal guidelines and approvals
• maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ats) and ensure compliance with all hiring policies and regulations

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a proven track record of high-quality hires
• experience in professional services or finance is a plus
• proficiency with ats platforms, ideally workday and linkedin recruiter

focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by focus to achieve their business objectives.

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the annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $70,. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about focus, visit  or follow the company on linkedin.

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