Insurance Recruitment Pro: Strategy, Sourcing & Talent

Assuranceamerica Assuranceamerica; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNKNOWN is seeking a Recruiter in Human Resources to partner with leadership in developing recruitment strategies for the insurance sector. You will source candidates through job boards, associations, social networks, and industry channels, screen applicants, and coordinate interview processes.

You will evaluate candidates with hiring teams, ensure a positive candidate experience, and guide applicants through onboarding while staying current on industry trends and market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition (insurance sector preferred).
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and assessment methodologies specific to insurance professionals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools including Workday, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and refine recruitment strategies aligned with growth and objectives.
• Proactively identify trends in the insurance industry and adjust recruitment approaches accordingly.
• Utilize sourcing methods (job boards, associations, social media, networking) to attract diverse candidates.
• Review resumes and screen for insurance experience, skills, and role suitability.
• Coordinate and manage the interview process, including scheduling and panels.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate candidates and make informed hiring decisions.
• Maintain transparent and responsive communication to ensure positive candidate experiences.
• Provide timely feedback and guide candidates through interview and onboarding phases.
• Stay current with insurance industry trends, regulations, and market dynamics.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn

Indeed

Job description

Each day at AssuranceAmerica is different, but as a Recruiter in Human Resources, you will:

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and refine recruitment strategies that align with the company's growth and objectives.
• Proactively identify emerging trends in the insurance industry and adjust recruitment approaches accordingly
• Utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, industry associations, social media, and networking to attract a diverse pool of qualified insurance candidates.
• Review resumes, applications, and conduct initial screenings to assess candidates' insurance experience, skills, and suitability for specific roles
• Coordinate and manage the interview process for positions, including scheduling interviews, coordinating interview panels, and providing guidance to hiring teams.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate candidates and make informed hiring decisions based on insurance industry knowledge.
• Foster positive candidate experiences by maintaining transparent and responsive communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Address candidate inquiries, provide timely feedback, and guide candidates through the interview and onboarding phases.
• Stay current with insurance industry trends, regulations, and market dynamics to effectively evaluate candidate qualifications and provide valuable insights to hiring teams.
• Leverage industry knowledge to assess the alignment of candidates with the organization's insurance-focused roles.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data, metrics, and reports specific to insurance recruitment to monitor progress and make data-driven decisions.
• Participate in insurance-related employer branding initiatives to attract top insurance talent and enhance the company's reputation within the insurance sector.
• Represent the organization at insurance industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with company leaders, candidates, external insurance associations, and other stakeholders.

About YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 2 plus years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition (insurance sector preferred) in-depth knowledge of insurance industry roles, terminology, and market trends.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and assessment methodologies specific to insurance professionals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other relevant recruitment tools including Workday, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises.
• Ability to travel to recruiting events throughout the year