Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Pleasanton, Alameda County, California, 94566, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager
At Sensiba, we're more than just a Top 75 Accounting Firm - we're a purpose-driven organization committed to making a meaningful impact for our clients, our people, and our communities. Recognized as a Top Workplace USA, we're proud of our culture of exceptional employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous growth.
We help clients solve problems, navigate complexity, and build a foundation for sustainable success. Whether supporting fast-growing startups or established enterprises, we bring deep expertise and a people-first approach to every engagement.
In 2018, Sensiba became a certified B Corporation (B Corp) - a designation that reflects our commitment to using business as a force for good. This certification holds us accountable to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and ethical governance. It's not just a badge - it's a reflection of how we operate, make decisions, and support our stakeholders.
SummaryThe Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for independently leading high-impact recruiting initiatives for mid- to senior-level professionals who will drive Sensiba's continued growth and long-term success. This role operates as a strategic partner and thought leader within the Talent Acquisition function, contributing directly to workforce strategy, hiring outcomes, and the Firm's ability to compete for top talent.
Serving as a subject matter expert on the Talent Acquisition team, this individual partners closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to identify and implement recruiting best practices, market-informed strategies, and process improvements. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist collaborates with business leaders and hiring managers as a trusted advisor by providing insight, guidance, and challenge where appropriate rather than functioning as a transactional service provider.
This role performs work of significant complexity with minimal supervision, exercises broad independent judgment, and may mentor less-experienced team members. The scope spans multiple Firm departments, including Audit, Tax, GRC, Consulting, Growth, and Operations functions.
This is a fully remote position, and only candidates located in the Pacific Time Zone will be considered for this position at this time.
Responsibilities- Lead the full lifecycle of experienced-hire recruitment, from workforce planning and sourcing through offer and onboarding, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term talent strategy.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to shape and evolve recruiting best practices, sourcing strategies, and hiring approaches based on market trends, firm growth plans, and performance data.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring leaders, leveraging talent market expertise to influence role scoping, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions rather than simply executing requisitions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Firm leadership, developing a deep understanding of business objectives and proactively providing insights on talent availability, risks, and opportunities.
- Proactively source and engage high-quality talent beyond inbound applicants and referrals by leveraging creative, targeted, and data-informed sourcing strategies.
- Present and advocate for best-fit candidates, guiding hiring managers through evaluation and selection while ensuring consistency and equity in decision-making.
- Leverage the Firm's Talent Management System (Pinpoint) to manage recruiting workflows, candidate data, and onboarding processes efficiently and accurately.
- Lead with data, using recruiting metrics and insights to tell a clear story, influence hiring decisions, and continuously improve hiring outcomes.
- Conduct in-depth candidate pre-screens and interviews, assessing technical qualifications, cultural alignment, and long-term potential.
- Coordinate and facilitate virtual and in-person interviews, ensuring a professional and consistent experience for candidates and interviewers.
- Represent Sensiba as a talent ambassador across social media, networking events, and recruiting initiatives, reinforcing the Firm's values and employment brand.
- Research and recommend target firms, universities, and professional networks to strengthen sourcing strategies and long-term talent pipelines.
- Mentor and support less-experienced TA team members, modeling best practices and contributing to continuous improvement across the function.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR leadership to support long-term workforce and hiring strategies aligned with the Firm's vision, values, and growth goals.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 4+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition or recruiting experience, with demonstrated ownership of full-cycle recruiting for mid- to senior-level roles.
- Experience recruiting within professional services, public accounting, or consulting preferred.
- Experience recruiting across multiple disciplines or…
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