Talent Acquisition Partner
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Partner leads full-cycle recruiting for executive and senior-level searches across the firm, partnering directly with practice leaders and hiring executives to build high-caliber, confidential pipelines for critical, high-visibility roles. This position blends strategic sourcing, executive-level candidate management, and consultative partnership with firm leadership.
Primary Responsibilities
Partner directly with hiring executives and practice leaders to define search criteria, scope, and success profiles for senior-level and executive roles
Lead confidential, proactive outreach and relationship-building with senior-level and passive executive candidates
Design and coordinate end-to-end interview processes for executive searches, including panel and stakeholder alignment
Manage a white-glove candidate experience, maintaining discretion throughout confidential and leadership-level searches
Conduct market mapping and competitive intelligence to inform search strategy and target lists
Advises hiring leaders on offer strategy and provides consultative feedback throughout the process
Delivers polished, high-touch candidate communications, including status updates and executive-level rejection/feedback conversations
Promotes offer structuring and negotiation support in partnership with leadership and compensation teams
Guides executive onboarding strategy, including tailored pre-boarding engagement for senior hires
Partners with onboarding and leadership teams to ensure a seamless, high-touch transition into the firm
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated executive or senior-level search experience
Proven ability to manage confidential, high-visibility searches with discretion and sound judgment
Strong consultative and relationship-management skills with senior stakeholders and hiring leaders
Experience with executive sourcing tools, market mapping, and competitive talent intelligence
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in retained executive search or a search-firm environment
SHRM-CP or AIRS sourcing certification
Skills And Competencies
Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to sourcing and search strategy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an executive-level presence
High degree of discretion and sound judgment managing confidential searches
Strong relationship-management and consultative skills with senior stakeholders
Uses recruiting data and pipeline metrics to guide decisions on sourcing channels, search strategy, and process improvements
Excellence with AI-powered sourcing and recruiting tools, applying them to sharpen candidate identification and streamline the search process
Stays current on executive hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and shifts in the talent market to keep search strategy competitive
Cerity Partners
Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com.
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