Talent Acquisition Partner

About the role

This is a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX, with a consistent in-office schedule (Mondays, Tuesdays, and 1st & 3rd Fridays), offering a great balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment from initial intake through offer, partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders
• Serve as a trusted advisor by sharing market insights, talent trends, and thoughtful hiring recommendations
• Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies while creating strong pipelines for both current and future hiring needs
• Engage passive candidates through networking, referrals, and creative outreach
• Screen and assess candidates to ensure strong technical alignment and culture fit
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver a seamless, high-touch candidate and hiring manager experience
• Support broader talent strategies including workforce planning, internal mobility, and succession planning
• Maintain accurate candidate data and insights within Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC)
• Ensure recruiting practices align with federal and state regulations
• Contribute ideas and participate in initiatives that continue to elevate our Talent Acquisition team

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong track record of successful hires
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with hiring managers and stakeholders
• Strong sourcing and networking skills, with a passion for finding and engaging talent
• Data-driven mindset, with comfort using Excel to track and share insights
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Experience recruiting in corporate and/or agency environments
• Experience within financial services or other regulated industries preferred
• Experience supporting hiring across multiple locations within the U.S. preferred
• Preferred experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) or Taleo
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to hiring strategy
• Proven strength in identifying and engaging passive candidates

Qualifications

• Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000, plus competitive performance-based bonus
• About Us: Cetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions.

Skills

• Full-cycle recruiting experience
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Sourcing and networking expertise
• Data analysis and Excel proficiency
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools
• Financial services industry knowledge
• Passion for finding and engaging talent
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) or Taleo
• Passionate about candidate engagement and experience

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Easy access to mental health benefits
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days
• 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more
• Paid caregiver leave
• Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits