Remote-First People & Talent Partner | Strategic Advisor

California Dental Association; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid flexibility

PTO 22 days + 13 holidays

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Professional development

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

California Dental Association is seeking a People and Talent Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting, advise leaders, and drive HR initiatives in a remote-first environment.

Exempt role; salary $100,000–$120,000 yearly, with occasional travel and in-office meetings.

CDA offers generous benefits including PTO and holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, wellness programs, professional development, and a supportive, diverse culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience blending full-cycle recruiting with HR responsibilities.
• Experience managing full recruitment lifecycle independently including scheduling and panel coordination.
• Ability to switch contexts between data-driven talent selection and sensitive conversations.
• Knowledge of current HR laws, policies and models.

Responsibilities

• Own the full cycle recruitment process for a steady pipeline of roles, partnering with hiring managers.
• Facilitate intake meetings to align candidate profiles and role expectations.
• Provide data-driven counsel on people decisions and navigate ambiguity.
• Guide staff through growth, transformation, and evolving business needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trust with managers and employees; support onboarding and performance conversations.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

HR guidance

Interview scheduling

Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

California Dental Association is seeking a People and Talent Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting, advise leaders, and drive HR initiatives in a remote-first environment.

Exempt role; salary $100,000–$120,000 yearly, with occasional travel and in-office meetings.

CDA offers generous benefits including PTO and holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, wellness programs, professional development, and a supportive, diverse culture.