Talent Acquisition Specialist

Truenorth-Companies; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, V

401(k) with Company Contributions

Flexible PTO with minimum time off and

Volunteer Time Off & Donation Match

Tuition reimbursement & certifications

EAP & wellness program

Hybrid Work Schedule

Referral Bonus

Job summary

TrueNorth Companies in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting and act as a brand ambassador for the One TrueNorth culture. You will partner with hiring leaders, Marketing, and HR Systems to attract, engage, and hire top talent while improving processes and delivering an exceptional candidate and colleague experience.

The role involves sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating across internal and external candidates, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• 3 years of full cycle recruiting experience required
• 4 years experience with talent management systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, HRIS required
• Experience using ADP as an ATS preferred
• Experience and knowledge of the insurance industry preferred
• Two-year degree in HR, Risk Management, Business, or related field preferred
• Mastery skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and basic PowerPoint functions required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a brand ambassador for One TrueNorth, promoting our culture, colleague experience, benefits, and perks while effectively selling the organization to candidates
• Manage the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle for all W2 positions using our HRIS/ATS (ADP); including posting requisitions, tracking applicants, screening applications, maintaining accurate data, interview notes, and email communications
• Lead and guide hiring leaders through the Requisition Request process, job description drafting/updates, and overall hiring workflow
• Conduct phone/video screenings, full interviews, reference checks, and coordinate in-person or virtual interviews for both internal and external candidates
• Actively source candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and other channels for open, evergreen, and forecasted positions
• Partner with Marketing on advertising, outreach, and employer branding initiatives, including job posting sponsorships, monthly open requisition blasts, drip campaigns, and talent advisements
• Own and manage the Talent Community Pool, maintaining pipelines and collaborating with Marketing to drive engagement through ongoing drip campaigns
• Utilize communication templates, project management tools, and checklists to move candidates through the courtship process with timely communication and clear next steps
• Partner with Human Systems colleagues to support offers, budgeting alignment, background checks, pre-employment assessments, billing accuracy, and onboarding coordination
• Represent TrueNorth at career fairs, conferences, community events, and company functions, including travel, booth staffing, and sharing our culture and brand with prospective candidates
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the TA team, supporting regional and collegiate strategies, ensuring compliance with local employment laws, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating across regional offices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

ATS/HRIS experience

LinkedIn Recruiter

ADP

Insurance industry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Two-year degree in HR/Risk Management/Business or related field

Tools

ADP ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this position

TrueNorth Companies is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts across the organization while serving as a brand ambassador for our One TrueNorth culture. The Talent Acquisition Specialist partners closely with hiring leaders, our Marketing team, and Human Systems colleagues to attract, engage, and hire top talent, while continuously improving recruiting processes and delivering an exceptional candidate and colleague experience.

TrueNorth uses our core values of Exceptionalism, Collaboration and Resourcefulness to enthusiastically serve our clients, colleagues and communities. Our ideal candidates are hungry, humble and smart!

About TrueNorth Companies:

Our clients face great risk and big opportunities. They seek leadership, integrity and real results. For twenty years, TrueNorth has met our clients' needs by providing innovative strategies and a personal connection to those we serve. Our integrated platform of risk management, employee benefits and personal financial strategies creates a multifaceted approach to address today's ever-changing complexities. Come join our amazing team!

What TrueNorth Offers:

TrueNorth offers a lineup of excellent benefits to all full-time employees, including:

• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Responsible Time Off (RTO): Flexible time off with a required minimum to ensure rest and balance, plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off and Donation Match Program
• Tuition reimbursement and paid certifications, licenses, designations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program with financial incentives
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• $3,000 Referral Bonus

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as a brand ambassador for One TrueNorth, promoting our culture, colleague experience, benefits, and perks while effectively "selling" the organization to candidates.
• Manage the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle for all W2 positions using our HRIS/ATS (ADP); including posting requisitions, tracking applicants, screening applications, maintaining accurate data, interview notes, and email communications.
• Lead and guide hiring leaders through the Requisition Request process, job description drafting/updates, and overall hiring workflow.
• Conduct phone/video screenings, full interviews, reference checks, and coordinate in-person or virtual interviews for both internal and external candidates.
• Actively source candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and other channels for open, evergreen, and forecasted positions.
• Partner with Marketing on advertising, outreach, and employer branding initiatives, including job posting sponsorships, monthly open requisition blasts, drip campaigns, and talent advisements.
• Own and manage the Talent Community Pool, maintaining pipelines and collaborating with Marketing to drive engagement through ongoing drip campaigns.
• Utilize communication templates, project management tools, and checklists to move candidates through the courtship process with timely communication and clear next steps.
• Partner with Human Systems colleagues to support offers, budgeting alignment, background checks, pre-employment assessments, billing accuracy, and onboarding coordination.
• Represent TrueNorth at career fairs, conferences, community events, and company functions, including travel, booth staffing, and sharing our culture and brand with prospective candidates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the TA team, supporting regional and collegiate strategies, ensuring compliance with local employment laws, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating across regional offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Credentials:

• 3 years of full cycle recruiting experience required, 5 years preferred.
• Four years of experience with talent management systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) required.
• Experience using ADP as an ATS preferred
• Experience and knowledge of the insurance industry preferred.
• Two-year degree in HR, Risk Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Mastery skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and basic PowerPoint functions required.

Skills:

• Uses strong analytical and strategic planning skills to drive informed, effective decisions.
• Leads and adapts through change with flexibility, confidence, and sound judgment.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and executive presence.
• Applies strong emotional intelligence, listening skills, patience, and empathy to build trust and influence.
• Demonstrates exceptional organization, follow-through, and efficiency.
• Works with independence and self‑motivation, modeling accountability and ownership.
• Positively influences and negotiates through encouragement, collaboration, and credibility.
• Brings a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset and leads by example.

Why TrueNorth?

We are a company focused on developing our people and growing the business. We offer a competitive benefit package, wellbeing programs and incentives, and a positive work culture.

TrueNorth is honored to be recognized by the Corridor Business Journal as one of the Coolest Places to Work!

TrueNorth makes all employment-related decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need, and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any other category protected local, state or federal laws.