Lead UR & Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner at Merit

Irving, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HVAC, Manufacturing, Engineering, Skilled TradesIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage several events at any one given time
  • Ability to engage and connect with student populations with strong networking abilities demonstrating a dynamic and engaging personality
  • Ability to effectively communicate and present information one-on-one and group situations, in and outside of the company with the ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization, exercising a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact, and diplomacy to accomplish objectives and hold self and others accountable
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in university relations, and experience partnering with technical colleges & high schools strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement university and early career recruitment best practices across Meriton and each of the operating companies & manage intern, co-op, and case study programs
  • Execute robust and innovative, university, skilled trades, and early career specific recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent to meet business hiring goals, (career fairs, information sessions, student organization meetings, etc.)
  • Source candidates to meet job description profile and build a diverse talent pool for current and future requirements through various career fairs and student interactions
  • Own establishing, maintaining, and growing relationships at educational institutions year-round
  • Partner with educational career counselors and provide informative materials about internship / co-op programs, etc
  • Report on recruiting event metrics after each career event, including the number of candidates interviewed and hired
  • Partner with internal marketing team to design ads, etc., to be posted on college campuses, job boards, or social media groups and collaborate on general marketing collateral for events
  • Liaise with hiring leaders to define staffing needs and coordination of internship / co-op programs / case studies
  • Ensure completion and accuracy of career fair registrations, job postings, coordination of company representation, and provide on-campus support for university activities including scheduling, planning, and logistics (setup, rooms, food, materials, swag, etc.), and manage pre and post event meetings, communication, and action items
  • Facilitate Brand Ambassador Training Sessions
  • Serve as mentor and next level escalation for University Relations TA Partner
  • Ability to travel as needed

Skills

Talent Acquisition
University Recruiting
Early Career Recruiting
Career Fairs
Campus Events
Resume Screening
Interviews
Employer Branding
Student Engagement
Intern Programs
Co-op Programs
Candidate Sourcing
Diversity Recruiting

Merit

Software solutions for government programs

About Merit

Merits.com offers software solutions for large-scale government programs, focusing on public sector needs such as state service agencies and emergency response teams. Their platform connects systems, manages workflows, and provides analytics, ensuring quick deployment and high security through Snowflake Data Cloud. In emergencies, they assist first responders, while also helping employment agencies connect job-seekers with opportunities and state agencies streamline services. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of government programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting economic growth.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$76.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance
Parental leave
Flexible work
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays

Risks

Rising competition in GovTech could threaten Merit's market share.
State contract reliance exposes Merit to political and budgetary changes.
Rapid tech changes require Merit to innovate continuously to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Merit's SwaS model accelerates government program transformation, achieving 95% customer satisfaction.
The platform offers secure, real-time verification for licenses and eligibility status.
Merit combines technology with on-ground support for emergency response and workforce revitalization.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital identity verification boosts Merit's market potential.
Government funding expansion for workforce programs aligns with Merit's solutions.
Increased focus on disaster preparedness enhances demand for Merit's emergency technology.

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