Talent Acquisition Partner

Cerity Partners • Saratoga Springs, NY

12d

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Partner leads full-cycle recruiting for executive and senior-level searches across the firm, partnering directly with practice leaders and hiring executives to build high-caliber, confidential pipelines for critical, high-visibility roles. This position blends strategic sourcing, executive-level candidate management, and consultative partnership with firm leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated executive or senior-level search experience
• Proven ability to manage confidential, high-visibility searches with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong consultative and relationship-management skills with senior stakeholders and hiring leaders
• Experience with executive sourcing tools, market mapping, and competitive talent intelligence
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in retained executive search or a search-firm environment
• SHRM-CP or AIRS sourcing certification

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with hiring executives and practice leaders to define search criteria, scope, and success profiles for senior-level and executive roles
• Lead confidential, proactive outreach and relationship-building with senior-level and passive executive candidates
• Design and coordinate end-to-end interview processes for executive searches, including panel and stakeholder alignment
• Manage a white-glove candidate experience, maintaining discretion throughout confidential and leadership-level searches
• Conduct market mapping and competitive intelligence to inform search strategy and target lists
• Advise hiring leaders on offer strategy and provide consultative feedback throughout the process
• Deliver polished, high-touch candidate communications, including status updates and executive-level rejection/feedback conversations
• Guide offer structuring and negotiation support in partnership with leadership and compensation teams
• Lead executive onboarding strategy, including tailored pre-boarding engagement for senior hires
• Partner with onboarding and leadership teams to ensure a seamless, high-touch transition into the firm

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior