About the role
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.