Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Venerable•West Chester, PA

About The Position

The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner develops and executes sourcing, recruiting, and selection strategies to attract qualified, role-aligned talent for Venerable. The role partners with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to plan recruiting, identify sourcing strategies, and implement structured and equitable selection processes for a broad range of professional positions, with particular emphasis on the Intern & Co-Op Program. The position also represents Venerable and its culture throughout the candidate experience. The role leads the Intern & Co-Op Program, including hiring-manager partnerships, program administration, career-fair participation as needed, and relationships with colleges and universities. It also leads weekly Day 1 New Hire Orientation and manages associated processes and procedures. The partner uses recruiting platforms, professional networks, data, and company-approved AI tools to support recruiting and process improvement. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future are not being considered. The posting also states that AI tools may not be used during interviews without Venerable’s prior approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Typically five or more years of relevant recruiting experience, including candidate sourcing and interviewing.
Demonstrated ability to build and leverage recruiting channels, professional associations, business affiliations, and college or university partnerships.
Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and regulations affecting recruiting and hiring practices.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and uphold high ethical standards.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners through multiple communication channels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Applicants must not require any form of immigration sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting intern and/or co-op programs.
Experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry.
General knowledge of employment authorization and immigration requirements.
Experience with Workday.
Experience using AI tools such as Copilot.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for intern, co-op, and experienced professional positions.
Consult with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on workforce needs, job-related selection criteria, recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and target talent markets.
Lead the Intern & Co-Op Program, partnering with hiring managers, managing program processes and administration, participating in career fairs as needed, and building college and university relationships.
Lead and facilitate weekly Day 1 New Hire Orientation and manage related processes and procedures.
Identify and engage active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, professional networks, and other sourcing methods.
Promote structured and equitable recruiting and selection practices and use inclusive sourcing methods to broaden candidate pipelines.
Conduct structured interviews and coach and influence hiring managers on consistent recruiting, job-related candidate assessment, and selection decisions.
Contribute to HR process-improvement initiatives and use company-approved AI tools, including Copilot, to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Use data and reporting to provide metrics and insights as needed.
Represent Venerable and its culture accurately, consistently, and professionally throughout recruiting.
Apply business acumen to explain Venerable’s business model and employee value proposition to candidates.