Principal Corporate Recruiter

Government Employees Insurance Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Principal Corporate Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for Marketing talent. The role partners with business leaders, HR, and Talent Acquisition to attract, assess, and hire high-performing professionals across marketing functions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, strong sourcing skills, and a strategic, data-driven approach. Location: Hybrid NYC with a focus on delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably for corporate roles.
• Experience recruiting Marketing, Digital Marketing, Product Marketing, Creative or related functions.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates and manage multiple requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for Marketing positions, from intake to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand objectives and role requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies and build diverse candidate pipelines.
• Provide consultative guidance on market trends and compensation.
• Track recruiting metrics and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing passive candidates

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Interviewing

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Why Join GEICO? At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

Position Summary GEICO is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Principal Corporate Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for Marketing talent. This role will partner closely with business leaders, HR, and Talent Acquisition colleagues to attract, assess, and hire high-performing professionals across a broad range of marketing disciplines. The ideal candidate combines strong recruitment expertise with business acumen, market intelligence, and a passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Manage full-cycle recruiting for Marketing positions, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business objectives, workforce needs, and role requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive and active talent.
• Build diverse candidate pipelines across various marketing functions.
• Stakeholder Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR partners throughout the hiring process.
• Provide consultative guidance on talent availability, market trends, competitive intelligence, and hiring strategies.
• Facilitate hiring discussions and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
• Manage expectations and ensure a proactive, transparent recruiting experience.
• Candidate Experience Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through timely communication and professional interactions.
• Assess candidates against role-specific competencies, technical capabilities, and cultural alignment.
• Promote GEICO's employer brand and employee value proposition throughout the recruitment process.
• Talent Market Intelligence Monitor labor market trends, competitor hiring activity, and emerging talent pools within the marketing industry.
• Advise leaders on compensation trends, talent availability, and strategic recruiting approaches.
• Support workforce planning efforts through talent market insights and pipeline forecasting.
• Recruiting Operations Maintain accurate candidate records and activity tracking within applicant tracking systems.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and recruiting processes.
• Track and manage recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, offer acceptance rates, and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance recruiting effectiveness and efficiency.

Typical Roles Supported

This recruiter may support hiring across areas such as:

• Brand Marketing
• Performance Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Customer Acquisition
• CRM and Lifecycle Marketing
• Creative Services Marketing
• Analytics Marketing
• Marketing Operations
• Content Strategy
• Social Media Communications and Public Relations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting corporate or professional roles.
• Experience recruiting for Marketing, Digital Marketing, Product Marketing, Creative, Communications, or related functions.
• Proven ability to source and attract passive candidates.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Marketing organizations in a large corporate environment.
• Knowledge of marketing talent landscapes and competitive hiring practices.
• Experience leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong analytical capabilities and comfort using recruiting metrics to drive decisions.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation, or high-volume hiring initiatives.

Success Measures

• Time-to-fill performance
• Quality of hire
• Offer acceptance rate
• Hiring manager satisfaction
• Candidate experience scores
• Diversity pipeline development
• Compliance with recruiting standards and processes

Competencies

• Consultative
• Influence
• Business Partnership
• Strategic Sourcing
• Talent Assessment
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus

Location: Hybrid NYC

Reports To: Director, Talent Acquisition , Corporate Functions

Annual Salary $82,000.00 - $157,850.00 The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States.

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