Why Work at Mercer Advisors?
For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*
Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.
Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.
* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.
Job Summary:
As a Senior 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 Senior 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
• 5+ 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 can be fully remote, but have preference for Mountain time zone or Pacific time zone.
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.
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Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors’ incentive compensation programs.
Base Pay Range $90,000—$110,000 USDBenefits:
Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
• Kaiser Medical plans available in California
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
• Two comprehensive Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
• Pet Insurance
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