Talent Acquisition Manager

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services and insurance sector is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager. This role involves strategic leadership in recruiting across the organization, managing teams, and implementing effective recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full lifecycle recruiting and a strong understanding of HR practices. Join a dynamic team focused on growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, including at the executive level.
• 5+ years managing a Talent Acquisition team through various business cycles.

Responsibilities

• Managing the TA team in the US and Europe, including recruiting and training.
• Setting and overseeing the implementation of recruitment strategies.
• Tracking and reporting recruitment metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Tools

iCIMS

Workday

LinkedIn

Job description

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Company Details

Our Company provides a state of predictability that allows brokers and agents to act with confidence.

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, a Fortune 500 company, part of the S&P 500, with gross written premiums exceeding $10 billion.

Today, the Berkley brand includes over 60 businesses worldwide, divided into Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. Led by our Executive Chairman, William R. Berkley, and our President and CEO, W. Robert Berkley Jr., we are well-positioned for future growth. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Talent Acquisition Leader reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and provides leadership and strategic direction for Talent Acquisition across the organization. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the TA team in the US and Europe, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and developing team members.
• Setting and overseeing the implementation of recruitment strategies.
• Tracking and reporting recruitment metrics, and identifying areas for process improvement.
• Investigating labor market conditions and sharing insights.
• Developing and sharing best practices with colleagues.
• Managing external vendor relationships, including selection, invoicing, and termination when necessary.

Qualifications

We seek an organized, self-motivated leader with a thorough understanding of recruiting practices, HR strategies, and employment laws. The candidate should be able to handle obstacles calmly and proactively seek resolutions.

• 10+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, including at the executive level.
• 5+ years of recruiting experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry, preferably on the carrier side.
• 5+ years managing a Talent Acquisition team through various business cycles.
• Experience recruiting in large, complex organizations across multiple units and levels.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (iCIMS), HRIS (Workday), and sourcing tools like LinkedIn.
• Strong collaboration, decision-making, leadership, communication, and technical skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% as needed.

Additional Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Financial Services and Insurance