Talent Acquisition Partner

Cerity Partners

. Serve as strategic advisor to practice leaders and hiring executives, shaping search criteria, scope, success profiles, and workforce plans .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle executive recruiting, including strategic advising, relationship management, and negotiation. Proficient in utilizing executive sourcing tools and data-driven insights to enhance talent acquisition strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceExecutive Sourcing ToolsNegotiation and Closing SkillsMarket Mapping and Competitive IntelligenceCoaching and Development Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Executive Search PracticesTalent Acquisition StrategiesRecruiting Data AnalysisCompensation BenchmarkingInterview Process Design

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementStrategic ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsDiscretion and Sound JudgmentConsultative Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Sourcing ToolsRecruiting Metrics

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPAIRS Sourcing Certification

Industry Keywords

Wealth ManagementFinancial ServicesProfessional ServicesExecutive Hiring Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as strategic advisor to practice leaders and hiring executives, shaping search criteria, scope, success profiles, and workforce plans
Own sensitive executive and leadership searches end to end, from intake through close, with accountability for outcomes
Lead confidential outreach and long-term relationship-building with senior-level and passive executive candidates
Design and lead end-to-end interview processes, aligning panels and stakeholders
Deliver a high-touch candidate experience while maintaining discretion
Direct market mapping and competitive intelligence to set search strategy, target lists, and talent acquisition priorities
Advise hiring leaders on offer strategy, compensation positioning, and competing offers; lead negotiation and close
Deliver candidate communications, including status updates and executive-level rejection and feedback conversations
Lead executive onboarding strategy, including tailored pre-boarding engagement
Report on search progress, pipeline health, and market trends to the Head of Talent Acquisition and firm leadership
Mentor and coach TA Partners and Associates on executive search practices
Help shape the firm’s recruiting standards and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including a proven track record leading executive and senior-level searches
Demonstrated success managing confidential, high-visibility searches with discretion and sound judgment
Strong consultative and relationship-management skills, with credibility and influence among senior stakeholders and practice leaders
Experience with executive sourcing tools, market mapping, and competitive talent intelligence
Experience advising on offer strategy and negotiating and closing senior-level candidates
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Preferred: prior experience in retained executive search or a search-firm environment
Preferred: experience in wealth management, financial services, or professional services
Preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or AIRS sourcing certification
Strategic thinking, executive-level presence, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, discretion, sound judgment, relationship-management and consultative skills
Experience using recruiting data and pipeline metrics
Excellence with AI-powered sourcing and recruiting tools
Knowledge of executive hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent-market shifts
Negotiation and candidate-closing skills
Coaching and development skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
Flexible PTO policy
Parental Leave
Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
Opportunity to give back time to local communities
Commuter benefits
Bonus