Talent Acquisition Manager

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment efforts across the U.S. and Europe. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in full lifecycle recruiting, particularly in the Property & Casualty insurance industry. The successful candidate will manage a team, set recruitment strategies, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance talent acquisition processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience.
• 5+ years in Property & Casualty insurance recruitment.
• Experience managing a Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Talent Acquisition Team in the U.S. and Europe.
• Set recruitment strategy and oversee its implementation.
• Track recruitment metrics and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Decision-Making

Multitasking

Tools

iCIMS

Workday

LinkedIn

Excel

PowerPoint

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Company Details

Our Company provides a state of predictability which 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. Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today, the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder, and largest shareholder, William R. Berkley, and our President and CEO, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W. R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned for future growth.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Talent Acquisition Leader reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and provides leadership, support, advocacy, and vision for the Talent Acquisition strategy across the organization. S/he manages the TA Team in the U.S. and Europe and provides consultative advice to HR Business Partners regarding Talent Acquisition in Canada, Latin America, and AMEA. S/he also provides hands-on recruitment support for specific Operating Units or Departments, focusing on Executive roles. Key functions include:

1. Managing the Talent Acquisition Team for the U.S. and Europe, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and developing team members.
2. Setting the overall recruitment strategy and overseeing its implementation to achieve positive outcomes.
3. Tracking and reporting on recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement, innovation, and efficiency.
4. Investigating labor and employment market conditions and sharing relevant information.
5. Collaborating to develop, implement, and share best practices.
6. Managing external vendor relationships, including selection, invoice approval, and termination when necessary.

Qualifications

You are an upbeat, organized leader capable of multitasking. You remain calm under pressure and seek optimal resolutions for your team and the company. You possess a thorough understanding of recruiting methods, HR practices, and applicable employment laws.

You Also Possess

• 10+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, including corporate and agency recruitment.
• 5+ years of recruiting experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry, preferably on the carrier side.
• 5+ years managing and leading a Talent Acquisition team through various business cycles.
• Experience recruiting at large, complex organizations across multiple levels.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (iCIMS), HRIS (Workday), and sourcing tools like LinkedIn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a decentralized, matrix environment.
• Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced, stressful environment, managing multiple projects.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.
• Strong decision-making, supervisory, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Advanced technical skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

Additional Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not offered for this role.