Talent Acquisition Specialist

Merit Advisors, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Advisors, LLC in Dallas is seeking an experienced recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for the firm across energy sector clients. You will source and engage passive candidates, manage interview processes, and guide offers with a people-first approach.

The role emphasizes campus and early talent programs, strong cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven recruiting through JazzHR and Monday.com. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with campus programs.
• Experience supporting internship or early talent programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple open roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication; relationship builder.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and basic marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire recruitment life cycle from entry to experienced hires.
• Source passive candidates across North Texas, South Texas, and Oklahoma.
• Lead interviews, manage feedback, and draft offers.
• Design and refine internship programs; campus relationships.
• Maintain ATS dashboards and recruiting metrics.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Campus recruiting

Candidate engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Marketing, Communications, General Business or related field

Tools

JazzHR

Monday.com

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

What gives us purpose: Merit Advisors delivers specialty tax, valuation, and advisory services that help energy companies increase cash flow and unlock value enterprise-wide. For over 25 years, we have served as trusted partners across commodity cycles, supporting companies of every scale- from PE-backed startups to supermajor oil and gas companies.

What we are looking for:

• Takes initiative without being asked
• Thinks creatively about how to attract and engage talent
• Can juggle high-volume, fast-turn recruiting with exceptional attention to detail
• Is energized by ownership, collaboration, and building processes as we grow
• Brings strong judgment, crisp communication, and a persuasive, people-first approach

What Your Day Will Look Like

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Own the entire recruitment life cycle for roles across the firm—from entry-level to experienced hires.
• Source and attract passive candidates across North Texas, South Texas, and Oklahoma.
• Conduct interviews, manage candidate communication, track feedback, and ensure smooth, timely processing.
• Lead compensation conversations, draft offer letters, and guide candidates through acceptance.

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Proactively build pipelines of high-caliber, culture-add talent.
• Think creatively about new sourcing channels, messaging, and talent engagement strategies.
• Develop candidate personas and refine job descriptions to better target ideal profiles.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies, and enhance the recruiting framework.

Campus & Early Talent Programs

• Support our Talent Acquisition lead on our campus recruiting efforts and strengthen relationships with target universities.
• Design, manage, and continuously enhance our internship program with a focus on meaningful experiences and strong conversion outcomes.

Systems, Reporting & Operations

• Maintain and improve our ATS (JazzHR), dashboards, and recruiting metrics (Monday.com).
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate submittals, and cross-functional communication.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, General Business or related field
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience; campus recruiting strongly preferred
• Experience managing or supporting internship or early talent programs
• Proven ability to manage multiple open roles with strong organizational skills
• A proactive, strategic, and creative problem solver
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and build relationships
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and adapting quickly to changing needs
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, Microsoft Office, and basic marketing/design tools (e.g., Canva)

What We Provide

At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.