Lead UR & Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.

If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.

Position Description

Job Title: Lead UR & Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Shared Services Office, Irving, TX  (Hybrid)

Reports to: VP, Talent Acquisition

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Opportunity:

The Lead UR & Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for attracting students and new college graduates to join our organization targeting the hiring of engineers and skilled trades candidates for full-time, internships and co-ops through various recruitment strategies. This position will play a vital role in identifying and acquiring top talent, and will organize and host career info sessions, attend various career recruitment fairs and events, screen resumes, and conduct interviews, as well as represent our company as a brand ambassador while establishing and building relationships with educational institutions, fostering a positive employer brand within educational communities.

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

Qualifications:

• 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 and managing internship and co-op programs
• Success track record in leading others and multi-brand marketing experience
• Full cycle recruitment process experience functioning in the capacity of a recruiter
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM, and college job boards

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work location is in a corporate setting where noise level is usually moderate and stress levels may be moderate to high on a regular basis. Although the position’s primary work location is the shared services office in Irving, Texas, the position does follow an in-office hybrid schedule (once fully trained and performing all functions within scope of the role). Depending upon project, position and/or company needs, the hybrid schedule may fluctuate and/or change in coordination with the VP, Talent Acquisition or other sponsor, as appropriate. The position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule in order to plan, host, and attend educational institution events as needed. Seasonal travel required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.