District Recruiting Specialist

Buckeye Growth Partners - Farmers Insurance District Office Northern Ohio; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Growth Partners – Farmers Insurance District Office Northern Ohio in the Toledo metropolitan area is seeking a District Recruiting Specialist. This full-time, hybrid role sources, screens, and recruits prospective agency owners and staff via online platforms, networking, and community outreach.

You will manage candidate pipelines, conduct phone and video interviews, coordinate in-person meetings, and support onboarding, while aligning recruiting strategies with district goals and

Qualifications

• Experience driving end-to-end talent acquisition and candidate pipelines.
• Strong interviewing and communications skills to present opportunities clearly.
• Ability to facilitate onboarding and coordinate training sessions.
• Relevant background in insurance, sales, or agency environments.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit prospective agency owners and staff through online platforms, networking, and local events.
• Manage candidate pipelines and coordinate phone, video, and in-person interviews.
• Support hiring process from initial contact through onboarding and documentation.
• Collaborate with district team to align recruiting with business objectives and track metrics.
• Represent the district office at career fairs and local events; maintain accurate ATS records.

Skills

Recruiting and Hiring

Interviewing and Communication

Training and Onboarding

Insurance/Agency experience

Applicant Tracking Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Online Recruiting Platforms

Job description

Company Description

Buckeye Growth Partners – Farmers Insurance District Office Northern Ohio is part of the Farmers Insurance network, supporting agency owners and teams across the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area. The district office focuses on growing and developing high-performing insurance agencies through strategic recruiting, training, and business support. Team members collaborate closely with agency owners to help them build sustainable, customer-focused businesses. The work environment emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and ongoing learning, with opportunities to contribute directly to regional growth. Joining the district office means playing a key role in strengthening the Farmers Insurance presence in Northern Ohio.

Role Description

The District Recruiting Specialist is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area, with a mix of in-office and work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting prospective agency owners and staff through online platforms, networking, and community outreach. Day-to-day tasks include managing candidate pipelines, conducting phone and video interviews, coordinating in-person meetings, and supporting the hiring process from initial contact through onboarding. The specialist will collaborate with the district team to align recruiting strategies with business objectives, track recruitment metrics, and provide regular updates on candidate progress. Additional responsibilities include helping coordinate training sessions for new hires, maintaining accurate records in applicant tracking systems, and representing the district office at career fairs and local events.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Recruiting and Hiring skills, including experience managing candidate pipelines and supporting end-to-end talent acquisition.
• Candidates should possess effective Interviewing and Communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, assess fit, and present opportunities clearly and professionally.
• Candidates should possess Training and onboarding capabilities, with comfort facilitating or coordinating sessions for new agency staff or owners.
• Relevant qualifications include experience in insurance, sales, or agency environments; familiarity with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting tools; and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field; the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and a results-oriented mindset with attention to compliance and confidentiality.