Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bankers Life; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and financial services company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting efforts. This role involves sourcing and engaging candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, conducting interviews, and partnering with Managing Directors to meet staffing needs. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and experience in recruitment, particularly in phone interviewing. A commitment to ensuring a positive candidate experience is essential. This position is based in Mesa, Arizona.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experienced in recruitment with a focus on phone interviews.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn and job boards.
• Conduct phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates.

Skills

Phone interviewing

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Handshake

Job boards

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting efforts for Bankers Life. This role is responsible for sourcing, engaging, and screening candidates through phone interviews and digital recruiting platforms, while partnering closely with Managing Directors to meet staffing needs and support a seamless onboarding experience.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will manage candidate pipelines from initial outreach through interview coordination, leveraging tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, and job boards. You will apply best practices in candidate assessment, maintain strong communication with both candidates and field leaders, and ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Source, identify, and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn, Handshake, and other recruiting platforms.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies, including creating and posting job advertisements.
• Conduct phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates and Managing Directors.
• Maintain accurate documentation of candidate interactions, interview notes, and pipeline activity.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with prospective candidates through proactive outreach and follow-up.
• Partner with Managing Directors to understand hiring needs and provide candidate recommendations.
• Track, analyze, and report key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, and pipeline status.
• Provide regular updates on recruiting activity and outcomes to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

In addition to core recruiting responsibilities, this role will complete special projects and additional tasks as assigned to support overall Talent Acquisition initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this position is goal-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in recruitment, with a strong focus on phone interviewing and LinkedIn sourcing. They possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and demonstrate a strong understanding of recruiting best practices and candidate assessment techniques.