Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

COMPENSATION

This position has a salary range of $120-$140k, depending on experience.

ABOUT IFG COMPANIES

IFG Companies, founded in 1985, is one of America’s largest privately held, property and casualty A-rated insurance groups in the United States. As a private company, IFG is focused on profitable growth through superior underwriting of a range of products and service to its producers and insureds.

POSITION SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is accountable for identifying, sourcing, and hiring key talent for an insurance/financial services organization. This role is responsible for the development and execution of competitive market recruitment strategies and full-cycle recruiting efforts to hire middle/senior management, revenue-driving and hard to fill/high expertise positions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement the overall hiring strategy of the organization to ensure our teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals
• Ensure the immediate staffing needs of the company are being met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind
• Create, document, and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates, hiring teams, and other internal customers
• Form effective working partnerships with hiring managers to optimize the hiring strategy  
  • Accurate staffing needs and selection criteria
  • Applicant resume reviews
  • Attendance at relevant career fair and recruitment events
  • Clear candidate/interviewer expectations
  • Current job descriptions
  • Timely interviews and debriefs
  • Offer package determination

• Utilize social media, employment brand, and personal expertise to successfully target passive applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks
• Develop, maintain, and increase relationships with professional networks, educational institutions, and local market talent community groups etc.
• Maintain, analyze, and distribute relevant recruitment reports and metrics
• Plan and provide hands on support interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, in-person interviews, and reference checks
• Manage external recruiter relationships and contracts
• Provide leadership and guidance to other Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Update, maintain, and ensure data integrity in ATS and HRIS systems as needed
• Support other HR initiatives as needed

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Experience having sole accountability for project strategy development and implementation management
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines
• Strong problem solving, reasoning, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and maintain strict confidentiality
• Expert with social media, resume databases, and professional network utilization to proactively source talent
• Experience managing end to end full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS (ADP preferred)
• Intense curiosity, resourcefulness, and excellent research skills
• Ability to work independently and within a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proactive approach to internal customer service and candidate experience
• Able to function positively in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Proven success of hiring hard-to-fill roles
• Insurance/financial services experience strongly preferred
• Certification obtained from the HR Certification Institute a plus
• Small company (<500) experience a plus

LOCATION

IFG is open to remote/hybrid/on-site but must be able to go into the office as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical demands are considered to be that of an office environment, climate controlled, with minimal physical exertion.  This position requires prolonged sitting, ability to utilize a computer and interactions with others in meetings or via phone.
• Ability to travel as necessary according to business need

BENEFITS

IFG Companies offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, educational and professional development assistance, paid time off, company provided leave of absence programs and flexible work arrangements.

IFG Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V