Talent Acquisition Specialist

Old Republic Commercial Risk; Center Square (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Republic Commercial Risk is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full life-cycle recruitment for its corporate office and assigned region. The role supports management with recruitment strategy, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, while ensuring compliance and effective compensation decisions.

The successful candidate will develop proactive pipelines, collaborate with colleges and professional networks, and provide coaching to managers on hiring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field is required.
• Two+ years of full life-cycle recruitment experience in a corporate setting; insurance industry preferred.
• Experience managing searches of varying complexity.
• Experience using sourcing tools and databases; LinkedIn Recruiter preferred.
• SHRM-CP/PHR or SPHR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy focused on quality, speed, and cost.
• Source, screen and interview candidates for insurance-related positions and corporate roles.
• Conduct pre-employment assessments and advise management on compliance and selection issues.
• Coordinate compensation, offers, and onboarding in line with corporate guidelines.
• Build talent pipelines through networking, campus relationships, and professional associations.
• Partner with management to identify internal career paths and improve retention.
• Provide coaching to management on recruitment and hiring processes.

Skills

Full life-cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategy

Interviewing skills

Negotiation

Networking

Consultative skills

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting and consulting for Old Republic Commercial Risk's corporate office and assigned region. The position is responsible for providing support, assistance and information as requested.

• Implement and administer a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that is focused on quality, response time and cost effectiveness.
• Source, screen and interview candidates for a variety of insurance related positions including: claims, customer service, risk control, sales, underwriting; as well as corporate functions.
• Conduct pre-employment assessments and screenings in compliance with established policies and standards. Act as advisor to management regarding legal compliance and resolution of all recruitment selection issues and concerns.
• Determine appropriate compensation using corporate guidelines.
• Manage salary negotiations, the offer process and on-boarding process for all candidates.
• Develop active and passive candidate pipelines through research, networking and screening.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with colleges/universities, local and regional community organizations, professional associations and industry contacts to identify potential candidates.
• Provide sourcing support to other talent acquisition team members as needed.
• Provide coaching to management in the areas of recruitment and hiring to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Work with management to review, analyze and clarify job specifications, competencies/skills required and to gain an understanding of business operations in order to maximize recruitment efforts.
• Meet regularly with management to understand staffing model and growth projections for the department, office and/or region.
• Partner with management to identify internal career paths to improve employee satisfaction and increase retention.
• Promote and make recommendations on the organization's Employee Referral Program.
• Assist in coordinating temporary staffing needs.
• Serve as a resource to management and staff on non-recruitment topics, such as benefits, employee relations and organizational development. Refer management to appropriate HR staff based upon their needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Two (2) or more years of full life-cycle recruitment experience in a corporate setting required, insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing searches of varying complexity.
• Experience using various sourcing tools and databases. Experience using Linked In Corporate Recruiter is preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR) preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking and HRIS systems, as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to execute a successful sourcing strategy and maintain strong professional network as a recruiter.
• Strong interview and selection skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of compensation practices for the purposes of formulating, communicating and negotiating offers.
• Strong consultative skills including ability to persuade and negotiate.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple hiring needs simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, internal clients and business partners.
• Excellent listening, writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations pertaining to employment.
• Knowledge of other HR related functions including benefits, compensation, employee relations and organizational development preferred.
• Ability to come to the Blue Bell office 2-3 days / week.
• Ability to travel when needed.