Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Jackson National Life Insurance • Lansing, MI

1d

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist I is responsible for the recruitment and selection of top talent to meet Jackson's hiring needs. This role involves providing high-level client service to key stakeholders, identifying, attracting, and evaluating both active and passive candidates for entry and mid-level positions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist acts as a key partner to the business, consulting with clients to understand hiring needs, presenting qualified candidates, and offering hiring recommendations and solutions. The position also emphasizes promoting Jackson's reputation as a 'best in class' employer by highlighting core values critical to the company's success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and education.
• 1+ years of recruiting experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting high volume hiring preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g. Workday, Taleo, etc). preferred.
• University/college recruiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs full-life cycle recruiting responsibilities which include: sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating and hiring potential candidates for entry and mid-level positions.
• Effectively manages details in the recruiting process to ensure a positive experience for both candidates and clients (e.g. scheduling of interviews/testing, providing interview and recruitment materials, soliciting/providing feedback in a timely and professional manner, etc.).
• Works closely in partnership with hiring managers to identify business needs and position requirements; provides effective recruitment strategies based on job requirements.
• Utilizes appropriate sourcing tools/techniques to meet recruitment needs (e.g. social media networks, advertising, employee referrals, employment agencies, associations, and recruiting events).
• Develops pipeline of talent for frequently filled, ongoing openings.
• Screens/interviews candidates to identify and evaluate pay requirements, skills, experience and fit within the company.
• Evaluates candidate qualifications against requirements of open positions to determine a match.
• Provides feedback to hiring managers based on criteria used in the evaluation process; provides recommendations as appropriate.
• Communicates company benefits and employment opportunities to candidates in the recruiting process.
• Collaborates with HR Business Consultants and management to ensure appropriate communication and coordination across business functions.
• Prepares job postings, in alignment with HR partners, to post to on online recruitment sites.
• Ensures proactive communication with key stakeholders, sharing updates, challenges and opportunities, while providing recommendations and solutions.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level