Senior Talent Associate

ICW Group•San Diego, CA

4d•$78,679 - $132,686

About The Position

The Senior Talent Associate drives strategic recruiting and oversees the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing and assessing candidates, onboarding, and maintaining effective hiring practices. The role attracts and places high-quality talent across the enterprise while providing an exceptional candidate experience and supporting the company’s employer brand and Human Resources initiatives. The position works closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and the Talent Coordinator, and may mentor or train junior team members but has no supervisory responsibilities. The role operates in an office environment and frequently uses a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment. Employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear; no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands are identified. The stated salary range is $78,678.61–$132,686.15, exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final base salary depends on candidate-specific factors, including experience, education, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, with a major or emphasis in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education/training and experience may be considered instead.
At least 5 years of related talent acquisition or recruiting experience.
Working knowledge of professional HR recruiting in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated good judgment.
Solid project management skills and competence using technology and Microsoft Office applications.
Creativity, near- and long-term recruiting vision, business understanding, and personal organization.
Strong sourcing experience using Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter or other job boards, Boolean searches, networking groups, or similar methods.
Exposure to and interest in using social networking strategies to engage prospective talent.
Demonstrated negotiation, multitasking, organization, and execution skills.
Current knowledge of recruiting best practices and California, federal, and local labor laws related to staffing.
Sophisticated interpersonal skills, an optimistic and adaptable approach, and the ability to adjust style to the situation.

Nice To Haves

Corporate environment experience preferred.
Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR), Certified Social Media Recruiter (CSMR), or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and executing talent attraction strategies.
Coordinate job advertisements and maintain internal and external postings across job boards, schools, professional organizations, and other sources.
Recommend and participate in proactive recruiting strategies, including college relations, job fairs, and military recruiting as warranted.
Create and maintain industry contacts and develop industry, academic, and community networks to build candidate pipelines.
Develop recruiting and sourcing plans for open positions, collaborating with HR Business Partners as needed.
Represent ICW Group at events and promote the benefits of working at the company.
Manage candidate selection and onboarding processes.
Source qualified candidates through internal and external job boards, professional associations, schools, and other target sources, with the aim of minimizing agency use.
Pre-screen candidates and make recommendations to hiring managers.
Partner with the Talent Coordinator to schedule candidate interviews in a timely manner.
Advise hiring managers on market conditions, candidate pipelines, and offer recommendations.
Work with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine staffing needs and recruitment timelines.
Close candidates, negotiate salary and hiring terms, prepare offer letters, and secure acceptance.
Document leads in a centralized tracking system and follow up to convert leads into active candidates.
Participate in Team Member Process Management and Talent Acquisition programs.
Promote the Employee Referral Program through campaigns and promotions.
Identify academic institutions and programs for college recruiting, build relationships with college leaders and faculty, and seek opportunities to engage with student organizations.
Engage ICW Group team members in promoting insurance industry careers and company opportunities.
Work with the Senior HR Administrator on visa processes for new employees.
Partner with the Talent Coordinator on temporary employee placement.
Mentor and/or train junior team members on company and recruiting procedures as needed.