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At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Impact You'll Make

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies supporting Client Services & Operations and the firm's long-term business objectives.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on workforce planning, talent market conditions, organizational needs, and hiring priorities.

• Set standards for operational excellence across the recruiting lifecycle, including scalable processes, service expectations, performance measures, and recruiting best practices.

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing recruiting team with clear accountability, strong business partnership, and a focus on continuous improvement.

• Advance the use of modern recruiting practices, AI-enabled technology, and automation to improve how the team identifies talent, manages recruiting workflows, and supports hiring decisions.

• Use recruiting analytics, competitive intelligence, and external market data to provide senior leaders with actionable insights and improve hiring outcomes.

• Partner with Operational Groups and internal stakeholders on employer branding and talent marketing initiatives that strengthen Stout's position in the talent market and attract qualified candidates.

What You'll Do

• Oversee and continuously improve full-cycle recruiting processes to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers.

• Partner with executive and senior business leaders to develop hiring strategies that support business growth, workforce needs, and evolving talent requirements.

• Establish, monitor, and report on recruiting KPIs, workforce analytics, and dashboards to assess performance, identify trends, and support business decisions.

• Lead workforce planning discussions, identify current and future talent gaps, and build strong pipelines for critical and recurring hiring needs.

• Evaluate and implement recruiting technologies, including AI-enabled platforms and automation tools, to improve sourcing, candidate identification, screening support, workflow management, and recruiting efficiency.

• Use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve talent research, market intelligence, candidate engagement, recruiting analytics, and preparation of recruiting-related materials while maintaining appropriate human oversight.

• Identify opportunities to automate administrative and repeatable recruiting activities so the team can spend more time on candidate relationships, stakeholder partnership, and strategic talent initiatives.

• Establish appropriate practices for the responsible use of AI within Talent Acquisition, including attention to data privacy, candidate experience, bias, compliance, and human review.

• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, organizational policies, and established standards.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen recruiting processes, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and overall Talent Acquisition performance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting and experience leading a recruiting team at the managerial or senior level.

• Proven experience developing and executing talent acquisition strategies that support business objectives and workforce needs.

• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing recruiting professionals in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate recruiting data, market information, and workforce trends into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

• Experience building relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organization, including executive and senior leadership.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and related Talent Acquisition technologies.

• Experience evaluating or implementing technology that improves recruiting processes, team productivity, or the candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and emerging technology to improve productivity, talent research, sourcing, recruiting analytics, workflow automation, and decision support.

• Preferred experience with AI-enabled Talent Acquisition applications, such as candidate sourcing and matching, market intelligence, recruiting automation, analytics, or process improvement.

How You'll Thrive

• Think strategically while remaining hands-on and focused on practical solutions.

• Lead with accountability, sound judgment, and a consistent focus on improving how the Talent Acquisition function operates.

• Communicate clearly and confidently with executives, hiring leaders, candidates, and recruiting team members.

• Adapt quickly as business needs, hiring priorities, and talent markets change.

• Build effective partnerships across the firm and demonstrate Stout's core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators.

• Deliver Relentless Excellence through thoughtful talent strategy, strong team leadership, disciplined execution, and responsive internal client service.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $140,000.00-$160,000.00 annually. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of options, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and access to other wellness-focused benefits. Depending on employment category, Stout offers Personal Time Off per calendar year based on standard work hours and years of service or Discretionary Time Off. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Additionally, we must also address the Colorado requirement, which mandates including either a deadline or a statement indicating that the job posting is ongoing.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with no set closing date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Stout encourages qualified candidates to apply promptly to any role(s) that interest them to ensure full consideration.

Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.
Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.