Talent Acquisition Senior Associate at Winged Keel Group Manhattan, NY

Talent Acquisition Senior Associate – Winged Keel Group, Manhattan, NY. Firm Summary Winged Keel Group is the premier national high-end life insurance platform. With 11 offices nationally, the firm specializes in the structuring, implementation, and administration of Traditional Life Insurance, Business Continuation Insurance, Private Placement Life Insurance and Annuities, and Corporate-Owned Life Insurance portfolios. Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Senior Associate to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of People & Culture to design and execute recruitment strategies that attract, engage, and retain top talent. Alongside managing full-cycle hiring, you will play a key role in enhancing our internship program recruitment and representing the company at on-campus career fairs to build strong early-talent pipelines. Position Responsibilities Partner directly with the Head of People & Culture to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates. Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions. Enhance and expand internship program recruitment, including outreach, candidate selection, and program design support. Plan, coordinate, and represent the company at on-campus career fairs and recruitment events to strengthen the employer brand and attract high caliber talent. Proactively source and nurture talent pipelines for both early-career and experienced roles. Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Track and report on recruitment metrics to the Head of People & Culture and Chief Operating Officer and leadership team using Gantt charts and other forms of sophisticated tracking. Support employer branding initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Stay informed about market trends, compensation insights, and talent availability to guide hiring strategies. Draft and extend offer letters to candidates. Manage onboarding of candidates to ensure a positive experience and integration. Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred). 5-7 years of recruitment/talent acquisition experience, including exposure to university/early-career hiring and seasoned hires. Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS tools, and recruitment best practices. Experience managing or contributing to internship/graduate recruitment programs. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously. Superior organizational skills with exceptional follow through. Demonstrated success in hiring best in class talent. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills with a sophisticated presentation. Coaching background a plus. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment initiatives. Working Conditions and Complexity Required to work on a computer for a substantial part of the day. A strong fundamental skillset in the above areas from the outset. Candidate will have a unique opportunity to apply and grow these skills in a highly productive, successful, and challenging environment. Compensation and Benefits Attractive annual compensation package is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k), Section 125, and other voluntary benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr