Talent Acquisition Specialist

Merit Advisors LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Advisors LLC, based in Dallas, seeks a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to own the full recruitment lifecycle—from entry-level to senior roles—across North and Central Texas and Oklahoma. You will source passive candidates, conduct interviews, and lead compensation conversations, while leveraging JazzHR and Monday.com to track metrics and improve processes.

The role emphasizes campus and early-talent programs, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a people-first approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, General Business or related field

Responsibilities

• Own the entire recruitment life cycle for roles across the firm—from entry-level to experienced hires.

Skills

Full-cycle Recruiting

Campus Recruiting

Interviews & Feedback

Candidate Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR

Tools

JazzHR

Monday.com

Canva

MS Office

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.