Manager, Talent Acquisition

UFG Insurance•,

1d•$123,000 - $164,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading the organization’s talent acquisition function by developing and executing recruitment strategies that attract, engage, and hire high-quality talent aligned with business objectives. This role oversees the full recruitment lifecycle, leads and develops the talent acquisition team, partners with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs, and drives continuous improvement in recruiting processes, technology, metrics, and candidate experience. The Manager, Talent Acquisition ensures hiring practices support organizational growth while promoting exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
7+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruiting experience, including experience with full-cycle recruitment
5+ years of talent acquisition leadership experience
3+ years of talent acquisition experience within a property & casualty insurance carrier
Experience developing recruiting strategies for professional, technical, and leadership positions
Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, recruitment technologies, and talent analytics
Experience working collaboratively with senior leaders and hiring managers in a consultative capacity
Thorough knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, employment laws, and recruiting compliance requirements
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Ability to build trusted partnerships with leaders across all levels of the organization
Strong consultative, influencing, and relationship management skills.
Excellent interviewing and talent assessment capabilities
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and translate data into actionable recommendations
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HR technology, and Microsoft Office applications
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large, complex financial services company preferred (1000+ employees)

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to deliver high-quality recruiting services and achieve departmental objectives
Serve as a strategic talent advisor, elevating Talent Acquisition's voice and influence in hiring decisions to ensure the organization attracts and selects top talent aligned with business objectives
Supports the development and execution enterprise recruiting strategies aligned with workforce planning and organizational priorities
Partner with business leaders and Human Resources to understand current and future talent needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies
Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring consistency, efficiency, compliance, and a positive candidate experience
Establish recruiting priorities, allocate resources, and monitor workload across the Talent Acquisition team
Manage a portfolio of requisitions, participate in recruiting for key leadership and/or difficult-to-fill positions to ensure critical hiring needs are met
Develop and maintain recruiting metrics and dashboards, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, candidate experience, and recruiting costs
Analyze labor market trends and recommend recruiting strategies that improve the organization’s ability to attract top talent
Manage relationships with external recruiting partners, search firms, universities, and other talent sources while optimizing vendor utilization and spend
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including equal employment opportunity requirements
Partner with compensation team and HR leadership to develop competitive hiring strategies and offers
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting technology, workflows, and operational efficiencies, including applicant tracking system optimization
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership regarding hiring activity, trends, and recruiting performance
Perform other duties as assigned