Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities Oversees staffing activities within a designated region and partners with Operational management to implement timely, cost‑effective initiatives aligned with regional and corporate objectives Identifies and cultivates sources for hiring experienced and entry level personnel through: networking and colleague referrals, development and utilization of internet mining technology and capabilities, development and maintenance of a competitor candidate information database, development and initiation of a candidate relationship “pipeline management” strategy, utilization of current and future staffing technology Screens, interviews, and tests job applicants as required; maintains applicant database utilizing electronic recruiting software Provides key staffing metrics for regional hiring; tracks regional colleague retention; and consults with regional management regarding issues affecting turnover Trains and mentors hiring managers as well as Colleague Resource Generalists in the use of the electronic recruiting software; builds skill level of regional users by providing training on system updates and new user training Promotes and assists Colleague Resources Managers in training hiring managers in the use of Behavioral Interviewing Techniques, as well as other candidate assessment tools and processes Supports and provides training for the Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques Travels as required Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred PHR or SPHR Certification preferred Four (4) years of staffing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years as a direct recruiter in a high volume, difficult‑to‑source industry Insurance industry recruiting experience is preferred Experience with recruiting software is preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr