Manager, Talent Acquisition - Midwest

Acrisure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition for their Midwest Division. This role requires a strategic partner to design and execute recruitment strategies, manage a team, and align hiring with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in talent acquisition, particularly in the financial services industry, and will leverage data to enhance recruiting performance. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of in-house talent acquisition experience, preferably in financial services.
• 2+ years managing a team with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team of recruiters to meet performance goals.
• Lead strategic requisitions and directly recruit for senior roles.
• Track and report on KPIs to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Skills

Data-Driven Approach

Stakeholder Engagement

Performance Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master’s or professional certification

Tools

ATS

CRM

Interview Tools

Job description

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Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination, and more.

Job Summary: As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to the business, responsible for designing and executing recruitment strategies that support Acrisure’s growth objectives. Leading a high-performing team, you will drive a performance-focused talent acquisition function emphasizing speed, quality, and candidate experience. You will collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership to ensure timely, high-impact hiring aligned with evolving business needs. Success requires a data-driven approach, operational rigor, and positioning talent acquisition as a key enabler of organizational performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead & Manage the Team: Manage and coach a team of recruiters to meet performance goals, emphasizing speed, quality, and pipeline health.
2. Hands-On Recruiting: Lead strategic requisitions and directly recruit for senior and high-impact roles.
3. Optimize TA Metrics: Track and report on KPIs like time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and hiring manager satisfaction to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
4. Embed a Sales-Driven Talent Strategy: Promote proactive sourcing, equip the team with strategies to position roles competitively, and enable recruiters to articulate Acrisure’s value proposition effectively.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs and deliver aligned recruitment strategies.
6. Ensure Operational Excellence: Uphold compliance, inclusive hiring standards, and provide a high-touch candidate experience across all pipelines.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s or professional certification preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive in-house talent acquisition experience, preferably in insurance, professional, or financial services industries.
• 2+ years managing a team with a track record of improving performance or KPIs.
• Experience recruiting for sales, revenue-generating, or client-facing roles at senior levels.
• Proven success partnering with leadership to align recruiting strategies with organizational goals.
• Ability to use data and metrics to optimize recruiting performance.
• Experience with ATS, CRM, interview tools, and process change management at scale.

Candidates should be comfortable with on-site presence within Acrisure’s Midwest Division and have access to a nearby office location.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, sick leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability insurance
• Supplemental and group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Calm App subscription
• Vested 401(k), wellness programs
• FSA, HSA, commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefits
• Career growth and learning opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary; enrollment and eligibility criteria apply. Acrisure has pledged over $22 million to community health initiatives.

Salary Range: $117,300 - $158,600 annually.

Acrisure values diversity and considers all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.