Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sentry Insurance; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Dining on Us

Continuous learning

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

401(k) matching

Giving back

Job summary

Sentry Insurance is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting. You will partner with hiring managers, build talent pools, and manage candidate relationships to fill roles efficiently. The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and high-quality hiring practices.

Hybrid work options are available, with in-office collaboration Tue–Thu. You’ll use traditional tools and networks to attract top talent and ensure staffing goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Solid understanding of fair employment practices and regulations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle from workforce planning to final offers.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and staffing strategies.
• Develop candidate pools and engage applicants through the hiring process.
• Advertise jobs via career sites, social media, and recruiting agencies.
• Source active and passive candidates through databases and networking.
• Screen resumes, verify references, and conduct initial interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates per HR policies.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Stakeholder collaboration

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Independent work

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Do you want to join an organization with challenging work assignments where you can build rewarding relationships and make a significant impact on the company’s future?

Join the Sentry team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist! In this role, your primary focus will be Talent Acquisition and managing the full-cycle recruiting process - this is a highly visible role in which you’ll be able to network and develop quality applicant pools as you help attract top talent to Sentry.

What You'll Do

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle for positions from workforce planning needs, through the requisition process, the presentation of candidates, and pre-hire screens to final offer letters.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and competencies, evaluates and identify staffing strategies to develop talented candidate pools and set expectations.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with all candidates to keep them engaged through the hiring process and ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements using career websites, social media, and working with employment agencies.
• Source active candidates from online databases, contact lists, internal databases and employee referrals. Source passive candidates through networking, cold calling, internet searches and research. Leverages cold calling, soliciting of referrals and “selling” skills to generate interest in passive candidates.
• Determine qualified candidates by reviewing resumes for experience and knowledge, verifying references, conducting initial interviews, and performing background checks.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring manger and/or interview panel.
• Communicate important employment information to selected candidates under the direction of the hiring managers and within the guidelines of Human Resources policies.

What it Takes

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Solid understanding of fair employment practices and regulations.
• Exceptional skills in written and verbal communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration and follow-up skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and discretion with regard to confidential information.
• Strong relationship building and relationship management skills.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics, and integrity; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team:

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. We’re committed to supporting the whole you, which is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• Hybrid Flexibility:Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn. We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
• Dining on Us:Depending on your location, we may provide a stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
• Continuous Learning:Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive Benefits:We support your whole self with group medical, dental, and vision insurance along with parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources. Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
• Investing in Your Future:We’re committed to your long-term financial well-being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those funds vest immediately.
• Giving Back:Through the Sentry Foundation, we’re proud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.

Why Join Sentry?

At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for the culture we’ve built, earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America's Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.

Building on a Legacy

Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.

Your Career, Our Community

Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.

Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Thank you for your interest in Sentry!

Katelynne Rivera

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.