Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dean Dorton · Lexington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-09

Workplace: on_site

Department: Human Resources

Description

About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton’s team makes up one of the largest advisory firms in the United States. We thrive when you thrive! We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work. 

Our core values guide how we work, lead, and support one another every day. They are:

• Integrity - We do the right thing, integrity guides our decisions.
• Relationships - We value people, relationships drive our impact.
• Collaboration - We win as one team, collaboration fuels our success.
• Growth - We stay curious, growth is our mindset

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic & energized Recruiter to join our internal HR team to focus on experienced hires. In this role, you will play a crucial part in attracting top talent to support our firm’s growth and strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for executing recruitment strategies, building relationships with hiring managers, and enhancing our employer brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition: Lead full-cycle recruitment for various roles across a service group. This includes preparing job postings, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, conducting screening calls, facilitating interviews, and issuing offers.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partner’s to understand their staffing needs and provide expert guidance on the recruitment process.
• Sourcing and Networking: Utilize diverse sourcing methods to identify and engage with potential candidates, including leveraging social media, networking events, and industry partnerships.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience through effective communication and timely feedback throughout the hiring process.
• Employer Branding: Contribute to enhancing the firm’s employer brand through targeted marketing strategies and participation in industry events.
• Process Improvement: Support the Talent Acquisition team with analyzing recruitment metrics and trends to continuously improve recruitment processes and strategies.
• Compliance: Ensure all recruitment practices comply with relevant laws and regulations, and maintain accurate records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Misc: Support the HR team on other initiatives such as campus recruiting and onboarding new hires.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications or other related field.
• 1-3 years of recruiting experience, preferably within the accounting, consulting or financial services sector.
• Proven track record of successfully filling mid to senior-level positions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in applicant tracking systems, experience with Workable a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A knowledge and understanding of the accounting industry and its talent landscape a plus, but not required.

Benefits

The Fun Stuff   

Work isn’t all work! We want to make your experience at Dean Dorton a great one. From your health and happiness to your long-term satisfaction, we focus on YOU! A few highlights are listed below:  

• Flexible work schedules and environment 

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs 

• Retirement benefits, including a best-in-class employer match and automatic profit sharing. 

• Telemedicine, mental health resources and wellness program reimbursement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additionally, responsibilities and duties may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

Dean Dorton is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives across the organization. We welcome anyone of any race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, ancestry, handicap, medical condition, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation or gender.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms. Any resumes or candidate information submitted without a current, signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited, become the property of the company, and will not obligate the company to pay any fees or commissions.

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