Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Venerable; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Venerable seeks a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to design and execute sourcing, recruiting, and selection strategies across a broad range of roles, with emphasis on the Intern & Co-Op Program. You will partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to build robust pipelines and equitable processes, guiding interviews and onboarding activities.

You will lead program development, collaborate across teams, and ensure a positive candidate experience while adhering to immigration sponsorship restrictions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of relevant recruiting experience, including candidate sourcing and interviewing.
• Experience supporting intern and/or co‑op programs preferred.
• Experience in insurance and/or financial services industry preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws & immigration requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for interns to experienced professionals.
• Consult with hiring managers and HRBPs to define selection criteria and sourcing strategies.
• Lead the Intern & Co-Op Program, manage processes, and build college partnerships.
• Lead weekly Day 1 New Hire Orientation and oversee related procedures.
• Identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, networks, and proactive sourcing.
• Promote structured, equitable recruiting practices and inclusive sourcing methods.
• Conduct structured interviews and coach hiring managers on assessment and decisions.
• Contribute to HR process improvements and leverage AI tools to streamline workflows.
• Represent Venerable and its culture throughout the recruiting process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Copilot / AI tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner develops and executes effective sourcing, recruiting, and selection strategies to attract and hire qualified, role-aligned talent for Venerable. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to strategize recruiting plans, identify targeted sourcing strategies, and implement structured and equitable selection processes for a broad range of professional positions, with particular emphasis on the company Intern & Co-Op Program. The position also serves as a positive ambassador for Venerable and its culture throughout the candidate experience.
Please note: At this time, we are not considering applicants who require any form of immigration sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future. This includes F1-OPT, FI-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, and similar visas.

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract qualified, role-aligned candidates for a broad range of positions, from interns and co-ops to experienced professional roles.
• Consult with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand workforce needs and recommend job-related selection criteria, consistent recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and target talent markets.
• Lead the company’s Intern & Co-Op Program by partnering with hiring managers, managing program processes and administration, participating in career fairs as needed, and building relationships with colleges and universities to develop broad talent pipelines.
• Lead and facilitate weekly Day 1 New Hire Orientation and manage the associated processes and procedures.
• Identify and engage qualified active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, professional networks, and other proactive sourcing methods.
• Promote structured and equitable recruiting and selection practices and leverage inclusive sourcing methods to broaden and strengthen candidate pipelines.
• Conduct structured candidate interviews and coach and influence hiring managers on consistent recruiting practices, job-related candidate assessment, and selection decisions.
• Contribute to HR process-improvement initiatives and leverage company-approved AI tools, including Copilot, to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. Utilize data and reporting to provide metrics and insights as needed.
• Represent Venerable and its culture accurately, consistently, and professionally throughout the recruiting process.

Apply business acumen to understand and clearly communicate Venerable’s business model and employee value proposition to candidates.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Typically requires five or more years of relevant recruiting experience, including candidate sourcing and interviewing, with experience supporting intern and/or co‑op programs preferred.
• Experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage recruiting channels, professional associations, business affiliations, and college or university partnerships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and regulations affecting recruiting and hiring practices.
• General knowledge of employment authorization and immigration requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and consistently uphold high ethical standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners through multiple communication channels.
• Experience with Workday preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, required. Experience using AI tools such as Copilot is a plus.

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Venerable Values

Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here:

We are Courageous - We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions.

We are Curious - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.

We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community.

Please note: The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews is not permitted without the prior approval of Venerable, as the use of such tools may interfere with company confidentiality, misrepresent a candidate’s skills and experience or otherwise conflict with Venerable’s hiring policies. If you are selected for an interview and a reasonable accommodation is needed, please notify the Venerable Human Resources recruiter aligned to the open position in which you are interviewing for.

If Venerable, in its sole discretion, determines that AI is being used during an interview without prior approval, Venerable reserves the right to end the interview early and/or disqualify a candidate.