Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Summary:

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will advise and work directly with hiring managers to provide full life cycle recruiting. You will be responsible for driving internal talent acquisition strategies through utilizing best practice initiatives and tactics to source, identify, attract and hire talent into the organization. You’ll successfully navigate Mercer’s matrixed organization and will recruit for many departments in the organization, which include Client Development, Wealth Management, Wealth Solutions (Tax, Estate Planning), Technology, and other corporate functions. This role requires a high level of agility, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and plan work well for execution.

Essential Functions for the Talent Acquisition Partner will include:

• Source, select, screen, interview and evaluate potential candidates for various career opportunities through full life-cycle recruitment.
• Creatively source passive candidates while building a network of candidates for current and future opportunities through creative and strategic sourcing methods.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to drive recruitment strategy through proactive communication and consultative approach.
• Leverage recruiting knowledge, recruitment results, and competitive market intelligence to drive strategies and influence key internal stakeholders on recruitment activities and programs.
• Collaborate with leaders of Talent Acquisition to drive Mercer Advisor’s talent strategy.
• Provide exceptional customer care and experience to candidates and internal partners.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Talent Acquisition to build and maintain temporary and contract agency negotiations, relationships, and scheduling when supplemental candidates are needed for recruitment success. Actively involved in screening Agency referrals with the decision to not forward to hiring manager based on HR/Recruiting knowledge and success.
• Write, place, and maintain compelling job postings to communicate our unique and engaging work culture.
• Proactively work with Vice President of Talent Acquisition to provide timely updates on recruitment placements, barriers, and manager communications to mitigate recruiting barriers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment and applicant files in the company’s applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
• Contribute to TA team with best practice recruitment and retention strategies to build a best-in-class employee workforce.
• Coach and mentor team members to support the growth of the TA team.
• Create and execute on TA priorities & projects (i.e., employee referral program).

Competencies:

• Strong Business Acumen
• Delivers Results
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong service mindset
• Self-starter
• Keen attention to detail
• Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
• Strong verbal and written communication

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS highly preferred
• 2+ years of fast-paced recruiting experience and successfully handling a variety of roles throughout the business; sourcing and networking skills required.
• Prior experience in RIA industry or financial services is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with recruiting systems – Greenhouse experience is highly valued
• Ability to use good judgment, prioritize and plan work well, and execute deliberately.
• Timely follow-through & follow-up required.
• Must have the ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality and required to exercise extreme discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, show adaptability and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues objectively, along with a broad understanding of HR requirements.
• Demonstrate exceptional verbal communication skills, including building rapport and conducting meaningful conversations both on the phone and in person.
• Professional who exercises sound judgment and diplomacy
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment; willingness to pitch in to help the team.

Location: This position is fully remote

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Working Conditions: Professional home office work environment, business hours with some early morning or late day calls and travel as required by the business, standing, and sitting. Ability to occasionally travel.