Senior Recruiter - Insurance & Underwriting

RLI; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

RLI is seeking a Sr. Recruiter to drive the end-to-end recruiting process across various corporate functions. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers, researching strategies for candidate sourcing, and providing an excellent candidate experience. The successful candidate will leverage ATS tools, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and manage multiple job requisitions efficiently. Join RLI to make a real impact in a vibrant and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Annual bonus plans

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with automatic 3% company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 4+ years of recruitment experience is essential.
• Strong skills in interpersonal communication and negotiating required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle recruiting across multiple corporate functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or related field

4+ years of related experience

Tools

Workday ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About Us We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results —we’re different.Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together.Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us. RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company. Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision, the Sr. Recruiter drives the recruiting process to achieve staffing objectives through the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. The Sr. Recruiter collaborates with hiring managers and within the HR department to promote consistency of communication throughout the hiring and onboarding process. Utilizes external sources for job postings and database searches. Assists in special projects and administrative duties when needed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle recruiting across a variety of corporate functions and business units including sourcing, phone screening, scheduling interviews, offers, background checks and onboarding.

• Research and source passive candidates through multiple channels including internet prospecting, networking, employee referrals, social media, online associations and groups, employee ambassadors and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) searches. Leverage ATS to develop and maintain candidate pools.

• Partner with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and measure effectiveness of strategies to ensure a strong pipeline of potential candidates.

• Guide managers on candidate screening and interviewing techniques, including the use of value alignment interview questions.

• Manage candidate communication throughout hiring process and provide an excellent experience by preparing candidates for interviews and providing detailed information on the organization, culture, business strategy, department and hiring leadership.

• Manage all job-related changes and transfers in ATS for internal candidates and/or employees.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Manager and Talent Development Manager in execution of diversity hiring practices in alignment with our D&I strategy.

• Assess position requirements and candidate qualifications to ensure alignment with business requirements; provide accurate and insightful candidate assessments to hiring managers and share frequent status updates on open searches.

• Facilitate candidate assessments as needed.

• Manage relationships with search firms as needed.

• Partner with Total Rewards team to extend offers and communicate compensation and benefits packages.

• Track, monitor, disposition and report ongoing recruiting activities through the disciplined use of Workday ATS which ensures data integrity for metrics and reporting.

• Coordinate special projects when needed and assists in other administrative duties as necessary.

Education & Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or in a related field

• 4+ years of related experience

• [OR] equivalent level of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and negotiating skills and ability to effectively engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and source hard-to-find candidates.

• Working knowledge of ATS tools and technologies as well as LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate databases.

• Ability to prioritize in order to achieve actionable results.

• Demonstrates strong sense of urgency and ability to manage initiatives to closure.

• Ability to manage and be responsible for an average of 10 – 15 job requisitions at a time.

• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work.

Compensation Overview The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future. Base Pay Range $72,391.00 - $103,519.00 Total Rewards At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee. Financial Incentives

• Annual bonus plans
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
• Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)

Work & Life

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
• Employee assistance program

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Personal & Professional Growth RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:

• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results. RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.