Manage full-cycle recruitment for junior and mid-level roles including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding handoff.
Partner with hiring managers to align on search strategies, candidate profiles, and market realities.
Provide clear, consistent updates on search progress, candidate pipelines and market activity.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, representing Morningstar’s brand and values across all touchpoints.
Utilize a variety of sourcing techniques—LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals, and market intelligence—to uncover strong talent within financial services.
Maintain accurate candidate records and workflow progress within Workday.
Demonstrate agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with curiosity and openness to leveraging emerging technologies, including agentic AI, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

4–7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably within financial services.
Experience recruiting for roles in credit, capital markets, research, or related financial roles preferred.
Proven ability to manage requisitions independently and deliver high quality candidates for junior and mid-level roles.
Strong sourcing skills and comfort navigating both active and passive talent pools.
Curiosity and willingness to adopt new tools and AI-driven technologies to improve recruitment workflows.
Proven ability to build trust and credibility with internal partners and candidates, supported by strong communication and negotiation skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
Experience working within Workday or similar ATS environments is preferred.

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance
1x salary + commission
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision)
Potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives
up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long
and short-term disability insurance
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Flex Stipend
$1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Credit Ratings, 6 Month Contract

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