Director of Talent Sourcing & Development

Director of Talent Sourcing & Development

Towne Insurance is seeking an innovative and strategic leader to join us in the role of Director of Talent Sourcing & Development. This key position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing division wide training programs and recruitment strategies. They will also ensure employees are equipped to excel in their roles and that Towne Insurance attracts, hires, and retains top talent.

Training Program Development

• Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training and professional development initiatives to enhance employee skill, productivity, and engagement.
• Conduct training sessions as needed and recruit internal staff to support instruction in specialized training areas, providing them with tools and guidelines to support effective implementation.
• Manage the summer internship program by helping to select candidates, creating a schedule outlining agency operations and available resources, and arranging training sessions to include guest speakers and client site visits.
• Design and implement career development plans tailored to individual employee goals and organizational objectives.
• Direct the quality control and training team in applying updated methods to facilitate skill development.

Recruitment Strategy

• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates for all levels of the organization.
• Maintain job descriptions and work with hiring managers in newly created positions.
• Partner with departmental leads and senior leadership to understand talent needs and support organizational objectives.
• Lead the talent acquisition team and train them in updated recruiting methods, helping to enhance their skills.
• Partner with the marketing team to leverage social media strategies and employment branding to assist with attracting candidates.
• Build and maintain connections with college career counseling teams and participate in local job fairs and workshops to recruit recent graduates.

Onboarding

• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new employees and integrated smoothly and efficiently into the organization.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience you'll need:

• We seek a candidate with strong understanding of Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health insurance as well as the following:
• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in training, talent development, and recruitment in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Proficiency with HR software, learning management systems, and recruitment platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

Bonus points if you have:

• A proven ability to lead a team, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a high level of detail orientation.
• Experience with data-driven decision making and an analytical mindset.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, vision, dental, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off to include holidays, PTO, sick leave, and bereavement
• Profit Sharing
• Continuing education opportunities
• 401K & Employer Matching
• Employee discounts
• Identity theft protection
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Plan
• Volunteer Opportunities

Serving Others. Enriching Lives.

Our member-centric approach empowers our team members to build lasting relationships with the businesses, families, and communities we serve, leading to opportunities and bright futures for our dedicated insurance professionals.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We encourage professional and personal development and embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives of our colleagues and members.