Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lead, direct, and support the talent acquisition function to meet the organization’s strategic and operational talent needs Develop talent acquisition strategies to attract a diverse pool of high-quality candidates Build and maintain reliable talent pipelines and deliver high levels of candidate and hiring-manager service Develop and maintain Encova Insurance’s employment brand with Marketing and business partners Partner with HR and company leadership on talent acquisition initiatives Manage the full recruiting process, including postings, sourcing, interviewing, selection, assessments, references, background checks, and offers Collaborate on offer details including salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other terms Mentor talent acquisition team members Manage assessment tools, system and performance-model updates, training, and vendor partnerships Ensure recruiting-data integrity and analyze recruiting metrics and scorecards Manage candidate-generation sources, including web sourcing, agencies, colleges, and associate referrals Develop and deliver recruiting-technique training for managers Manage external search partners and identify new partners as needed Collaborate with HR on campus and early-career development programs Oversee the intern program from a recruiting perspective Travel periodically to offices, college campuses, career fairs, and other recruiting venues Coordinate completion of background-report details for new and existing associates Requirements Minimum five years of proven full-cycle recruitment experience, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, and hiring candidates Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience strongly preferred PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred Experience or training in employment law, benefits and compensation, organizational planning, organization development, marketing, employee relations, or training preferred Demonstrated use of innovative talent acquisition techniques Experience and proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing, selection, and talent acquisition strategies, programs, vendors, and tools Ability to manage multiple duties accurately in a fast-paced environment Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills Ability to lead special projects alongside recruiting responsibilities Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, web browsers, and LinkedIn Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving ability Strong analytical and research skills Strong negotiation and closing skills Experience recruiting for key roles and hard-to-fill positions Track record of effective relationships and partnerships with hiring managers Experience using effective selection tools Ability to work independently and as a team player Strong customer-service orientation Demonstrated strategic perspective Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle Must hold a valid driver’s license Must reside and work within one of Encova’s eligible U.S. states Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates, while effectively managing talent acquisition strategies and building strong relationships with hiring managers. Proficient in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and analyzing recruiting metrics to enhance the recruitment process. Highest-signal resume keywords Full-Cycle Recruitment Experience Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Proficiency PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP Certification Innovative Talent Acquisition Techniques Strong Communication and Presentation Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Sourcing Screening Interviewing Selecting Hiring Recruiting Metrics Analysis Assessment Tools Management Negotiation Skills Decision-Making Problem-Solving Soft Skills Customer-Service Orientation Team Player Leadership Relationship Building Sound Judgment Certifications & Qualifications PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP Industry Keywords Talent Acquisition Employment Law Organizational Planning Employee Relations Recruiting Techniques Diversity Recruitment Campus Recruitment Intern Program Management Recruiting Data Integrity Vendor Partnerships Tools & Technologies Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook LinkedIn Web Browsers #J-18808-Ljbffr