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Cedar Talent Associate

Denver, Colorado

Overview: 

This is a distinct opportunity to join an expanding hold-forever Private Equity firm and drive the single biggest input to our success, talent. 

Cedar Solutions Group is a holding company that acquires and operates B2B government-services companies across North America. Cedar is driven by a people-first mission to invest in talent and technology to deliver effective government solutions. Cedar is a uniquely long-term oriented holding company that seeks to hold and grow businesses indefinitely.  

We’re searching for a Talent Associate to meaningfully contribute toward our mission of being the best home for businesses and their leaders. As Cedar operates and grows, we want to continue to build the ideal home for aspiring business leaders via our ability to attract, recruit, develop, and retain the best talent in the market. This position, based in Denver, reports directly to our Chief People Officer, and offers a competitive compensation package alongside full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match), and unlimited PTO. 

 

The Role: 

  • Build and manage the hiring pipeline for various Cedar roles and consistently close quality candidates  
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber talent 
  • Create position scorecards for each role and assess candidates against such scorecards and be a thought-partner on candidate selection 
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding 
  • Act as a talent advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights and recruitment best practices 
  • Foster relationships with candidates, ensuring ongoing communication and engagement  
  • Track and report on key metrics, such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction 
  • Enhance Cedar’s employer brand by creating compelling job postings and engaging content 
  • Stand up and manage systems and processes to support recruitment efforts (ATS, internal SOPs) 
  • Lead and support various people and HR initiatives within the Cedar portfolio including onboarding, operator programming, HRIS administration, performance management, and compliance 
  • Champion a high-touch employee experience, focusing on clear communication, career development, and feedback loops 

 

Qualifications: 

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience with a commitment as a lifelong learner 
  • 3-6 years of experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring world-class talent (ideally 2-3 years of experience in Executive Search and/or HR) 
  • Familiarity with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (ATS) 
  • Exceptional EQ and communication to develop relationships and followership with candidates and at every level of the organization 
  • Ability to craft and tell a compelling story about the company’s mission and opportunities to build interest, excitement, acceptance rate, retention, and brand; comfortable serving as the face of Evergreen 
  • A strong will-to-win that drives you to achieve results even in tough circumstances and pushes you to constantly learn and improve 
  • Rigorous organization, detail orientation, and accountability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality 
  • Team-player who meshes exceedingly well with our team, but also can thrive independently 

 

Why Join Us: 

  • A supportive, collaborative, and growing team: Cedar is just getting started and we are excited for you to build your career alongside us 
  • Competitive compensation: Base salary + bonus, comprehensive benefits plans, and 401k 
  • Work-Life Balance: we understand the value of working hard and encourage you to take time to recharge with our unlimited PTO 

 

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We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Evergreen encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application! 

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT CEDAR SOLUTIONS GROUP 

  

At Cedar Solutions Group, we acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion (“DE&I”) is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted and empowered to excel in their role. These beliefs run true to our people-first philosophy, which emphasizes attributes over experience, we strive to recruit and work with those from a range of backgrounds, which drives creativity and innovation. At Cedar, we recognize that we must continue to improve and expand and we are enthusiastic about maintaining Cedar as one of the best places to work by ensuring a culture of inclusion and allowing everyone an unbiased opportunity to grow. 

  

Cedar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers. 

 

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