General description: the sr talent acquisition consultant is responsible for the full life cycle recruitment for assigned regionThis position is focused on proactively creating robust, qualified candidate pipelinesThe searches will be focused on producer (insurance sales), leadership, and non-production recruitment depending upon the position.
Responsibilities:
Influence; guide and partner with internal managers both remote and in person to identify, attract, assess and hire the best talent.
Directly research and source passive candidates through multiple channels including internet prospecting, networking, employee referrals, research, internet ads, database searches, etcTo fill open hiring needs
Input job postings, prospect data, job requisitions, candidate information and relevant notes in recruitment database/ats
Manage daily required activity to meet goals; sourcing, calling prospects, discussing the usi employee value proposition, phone screening, scheduling meetings and managing the candidate through the entire process.
Facilitate candidate testing & evaluations
Debrief managers and candidates
Negotiate offers; close and `post close` candidates
Conduct reference checks (via automated tool)
Work with peer group to establish best practices; ensure consistent brand marketing/usi message; share leads and competitive intelligence
Involved with the tracking of key metrics
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
5+ years of full lifecycle recruitment in a sales environment experience required for production roles - agency & corporate/business preferred for all other roles
Superior research and sourcing skills and a willingness/enthusiasm for cold calling is essential
Self-starter with a superior work ethic and a defined sense of urgency is a must
Strong ability to fully manage `client` relationships with hiring managers - strong/proactive communicator, strong degree of confidence, ability to fully partner on their staffing needs
Excellent verbal & written communication and administrative skills (i.eMs office; creating metrics in excel; inputting data in recruitment software)
An understanding and appreciation of broader human resources practices and success in navigating a highly matrixed organization is necessary
Insurance or financial services recruitment experience is ideal
4 year degree preferred
Exceptionally strong analytical ability and superior work ethic
Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing information and ideas so others easily understand
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and situation with discretion
Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities
