Early Talent/Campus Recruiter

Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for an Early Talent Recruiter to join our team in the Dallas/Plano area! In this highly collaborative role, you will drive the campus recruitment strategy to attract top talent for internships and entry-level staff positions for the Firm’s offices. As the industry expert, you will partner with key campus contacts to communicate the Whitley Penn brand, work with internal leaders to identify process improvement opportunities, lead the efforts in executing a best-in-class recruitment plan, and identify new and innovative ways to attract and recruit talent.

How We Work

Whitley Penn has become one of the region’s most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.

The Early Talent Team is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and recruiting candidates for internships and entry-level positions; screening, evaluating and making hiring recommendations; and building positive relationships with candidates to help them successfully integrate into the culture of Whitley Penn. The Early Talent Team serves as brand ambassadors and build relationships with communities, college and universities and other referral sources. Through strategic recruiting events and internship programs, the Early Talent Team communicates the professional opportunities, culture and values of the firm while supporting the firm’s goals for growth.

How Will You Make an Impact? 

• Analyze, develop and own the recruiting strategy for targeted schools, including building strategic recruiting plans with an emphasis on utilizing technology.
• Manage the full cycle campus recruiting process: early identification strategies, maintaining job postings, screening and interviewing candidates, managing the offer process and building relationships with talent pipeline.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with faculty, department leadership, professional and alumni organizations, and other key campus contacts.
• Build trusting and collaborative relationships with hiring managers, market leaders and recruitment teams.
• Serve as the industry expert for your territory - coach, train and prepare team members for campus events, interviews and presentations.
• Track metrics for all recruiting activities and proactively provide data-driven solutions.
• Actively participate and contribute to process improvement strategies, projects and initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date on campus recruiting trends, new sourcing tools, best practices, and how the team can best utilize these recruiting and networking tools.
• Support the Early Talent Associate Director in developing and communicating the policies, best practices and strategies of the team.

How Will You Get Here?

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
• 2 to 3 years Early Talent/Campus Recruiting experience
• Prior event planning experience
• Familiar with using an applicant tracking system
• Relationship Building Skills – ability to manage relationships among assigned campuses, offices, candidates and pipeline
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High energy and collaborative mindset
• Creative thinker and problem solver; not afraid to step outside of your comfort zone
• Adaptable – willing to try new things & open to change

Why Should You Apply? 

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4^th and year end
• 20 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance 

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Whitley Penn was established in 1983 by three founding partners: B. Glen Whitley, Jim Penn and Mark Topel. The firm has become one of the region’s most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn – from its inception to today – has been to provide an unmatched level of high quality service to our clients. This is accomplished in three ways: Hiring the best of the best Having a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accounting Constantly innovating to refine our practice Focus on this mission ensures consistent improvement as our firm continues to expand, diversify and grow its clients, services, and professionals. Business accounting services we provide include, but are not limited to: Audit Forensic Litigation Valuation Services Risk Advisory Services Tax and Consulting Transaction Advisory Services Virtual Back Office Whitley Penn Financial Our steady growth over the past 30 years reflects our knack for hiring individuals with talent and integrity, and our ability to stay one step ahead of the issues our clients face in an ever-changing business landscape. Our unyielding commitment to quality services has helped us land on the “Best of the Best” list of INSIDE Public Accounting’s rankings of the top 25 accounting firms in the U.S., for more than a decade. Today with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, 40 partners, approximately 325 exceptional employees, and a worldwide network affiliation via Nexia International, we are strategically positioned to grow and excel in the future.