Talent Acquisition Partner

Principal Financial Group•Des Moines, IA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner (aka Recruiter) to lead full life cycle recruiting for Finance and Actuary roles in addition to a variety of operational roles across our organization. This role requires strong consultative skills, proven sourcing expertise, and the ability to partner closely with leaders to deliver high‑quality hiring outcomes in a fast‑moving, relationship‑driven environment. This recruiter will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, driving thoughtful recruitment strategies while delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
4+ years of related work experience.
Must have previous corporate recruiting and/or staffing firm experience doing full cycle recruiting.
Strong relationship‑building, consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency.
Ability to partner effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and influence hiring decisions.
High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Technically savvy and adaptable to change.

Nice To Haves

Corporate recruiting experience.
Demonstrated experience recruiting for professional‑level positions with strong preference for previous recruiting for actuary and/or finance types of roles.
Experience with iCIMS (ATS), HireVue (Prerecorded Interviewing), and LinkedIn Recruiter (Sourcing).
Experience with structured interviewing practices.
Proven success sourcing and closing talent in competitive markets.
Experience providing market insights and talent recommendations to leaders.

Responsibilities

Manage the end‑to‑end recruiting process, including sourcing, pipeline development, assessing talent, interviewing, and offer management.
Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines using a mix of traditional and innovative sourcing strategies.
Evaluate candidate qualifications through resume review, screening, and structured interviews to determine best fit.
Partner closely with hiring leaders to understand role requirements, business priorities, and talent market dynamics.
Provide consultative guidance on candidate assessment and selection, hiring strategy, compensation recommendations, and offer negotiations.
Maintain ongoing communication throughout the recruiting process to ensure alignment, transparency, and a strong hiring manager experience.
Deliver a positive, high‑touch experience by supporting candidates through every stage of the hiring process.
Ensure clear, timely, transparent, and professional communication from first contact through offer decision.
Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage requisitions and candidate activity in compliance with company policies and employment laws.
Review recruiting metrics to identify trends, issues, and opportunities to improve speed, quality, and effectiveness.
Proactively identify problems and recommend solutions to enhance recruiting outcomes.
Support special projects or additional recruiting needs as required, including flexibility to assist with other roles based on team capacity and business priorities.