Human Resources Analyst
The Sterling Group · Houston, TX · Yesterday
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Own the implementation, and ongoing optimization of the firm’s applicant tracking system (ATS), including workflow configuration, data standards, user training, and adoption across the team and portfolio company contacts
- Identify, evaluate, and pilot AI tools that can improve human capital workflows — including candidate sourcing and screening, job description generation, interview guide development, assessment scoring, and portfolio-wide reporting
- Build and maintain automated reporting and dashboards that surface key talent metrics (pipeline health, time-to-fill, turnover, headcount trends) for internal and board/MOR use
- Develop prompt libraries, AI-assisted templates, and repeatable workflows that increase the team’s speed and quality across recruiting and HR operations
- Evaluate and manage integrations between the ATS, HRIS platforms used across the portfolio, and other HC tools (e.g., assessment platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, compensation benchmarking tools)
- Stay current on the evolving landscape of AI and HR tech; proactively bring forward tools and approaches that could create leverage for the team or value for portfolio companies
Recruiting and Candidate Assessment
- Own full-cycle recruiting for portfolio company roles at the director level and below, including sourcing, screening, structured interviews, and pipeline management
- Conduct intake conversations with portfolio company HR leaders and hiring managers to develop a clear understanding of organizational context, team structure, and role requirements
- Develop candidate profiles, job descriptions, and role-specific interview guides — leveraging AI tools to increase throughput without sacrificing quality
- Prepare candidate comparison materials and pipeline status updates for partner and deal team review
- Coordinate with executive search partners on senior-level searches, supporting the deal team throughout the process
- Partner on search strategy, target company mapping, and development of position specifications and success profiles
- Conduct primary research and discreet sourcing of senior executive candidates (CEO, CFO, CHRO, CRO, and other C-suite roles), leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, executive databases, and personal network outreach
- Manage candidate development through the full lifecycle — initial outreach, screening calls, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer support — while maintaining the discretion and confidentiality these searches require
- Prepare executive candidate dossiers, comparative slate materials, and progress updates for the Human Capital Partner, deal teams, and portfolio company boards
- Coordinate with retained executive search firms when engaged, serving as the day-to-day point of contact and ensuring alignment on candidate calibration, pipeline velocity, and process logistics
- Administer and synthesize executive-level assessments (e.g., Hogan, leadership interviews, 360 references) to inform hiring decisions
- Administer behavioral and work-style assessment tools (e.g., Culture Index) as part of candidate evaluation and portfolio company due diligence
Human Capital Operations Support
- Maintain data integrity across the ATS and portfolio-wide talent tracking systems; own the firm’s recruiting metrics and reporting cadence
- Support bi-annual demographic data collection and investor reporting across the portfolio
- Assist the Senior Associate, Human Capital with portco onboarding coordination, including introductions to HRIS providers, benefits brokers, and other program partners per the firm’s Human Capital Framework
- Contribute to the development of scalable HR tools and templates for portfolio company use