Recruiting Specialist (Technical Focus)
About The Position
Looking to join a growing company dedicated to helping others? We offer that, plus competitive salaries, a culture of learning, and a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in-office. Join our team to help make a difference in the lives of others! About Continental General: The Continental General family of companies has provided insurance, including life and long-term care policies, to individuals and groups for over 30 years, and currently supports over 200,000 policyholders. Both our insurance company, Continental General Insurance Company, and our third-party administrator, Continental General Services, are committed to the continuous development of our infrastructure, processes, and people. The group is actively growing through expansion of both its insurance portfolio and its administrative services. With each opportunity, we take a collaborative approach to address challenges and provide unique solutions. Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and execution-oriented Recruiting Specialist to support hiring across our organization. This individual will play a key role in helping us attract and hire high-quality talent that supports our digital, operational, and data-driven initiatives within the insurance industry. This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of recruiting experience who can operate with increasing autonomy, manage requisitions with limited supervision, and confidently partner with hiring managers once ramped. The expectation is for the individual to independently own searches, conduct intake meetings, and execute sourcing strategies in line with aggressive hiring plans this year and beyond.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of recruiting experience (agency or in-house), with exposure to technical recruiting, preferably within insurance, financial services, or regulated industries
- Demonstrated ability to proactively source passive candidates
- Experience interpreting and recruiting against technical job descriptions, preferably with previous exposure to Agile, product-driven, or digital transformation environments
- Strong resume evaluation and candidate assessment skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Comfortable operating with moderate autonomy and limited supervision
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned technical and business-facing roles
- Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, skill sets, and team needs
- Conduct intake meetings independently once fully ramped
- Interpret job descriptions and translate requirements into targeted sourcing strategies
- Proactively source active and passive candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other sourcing channels
- Utilize Boolean search techniques and talent mapping strategies to build strong pipelines
- Review and assess resumes for relevant technical skills, tools, and project experience
- Conduct initial candidate screens to evaluate competencies, communication skills, and overall fit
- Present qualified candidate slates with clear evaluation summaries and recommendations
- Maintain accurate candidate data and pipeline tracking within the applicant tracking system and internal reports
- Provide hiring managers with market feedback regarding candidate availability and compensation trends in Austin
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, and performance-based bonuses.
- Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities within the finance and investment space.
- Competitive Salary & Target Bonus Program
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with a company match
- Comprehensive Medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.
- Company-paid dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Work-Life Balance – This role offers 20+ days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
- Flexible Work Options & Perks – Hybrid opportunity, wellness programs, and weekly paid lunch for onsite staff.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Includes a company match for HSAs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
