This is a 3-month contracting assignment with the ability to be extended.
The Talent Acquisition Consultant will collaborate closely with our Talent Acquisition team to strategically partner with the business and build strong relationships with hiring leaders. They will provide guidance on all aspects of talent acquisition, with a primary focus on sourcing and screening. This role will be responsible for identifying and recruiting talent across multiple business groups in the US (and possibly Canada).
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
- Partner with other TA Consultants and hiring leaders to understand and define hiring needs and develop enticing job postings that reflect our culture and attract top talent.
- Develop a clear understanding of talent needs for specific positions, considering scope, skill requirements, labor market trends, and salary. Guide hiring managers in prioritizing position requirements and recruitment strategies based on business needs.
- Source and screen high-quality candidates, demonstrating expertise in talent attraction and sourcing.
- Identify opportunities to enhance stakeholder outcomes through recommending new recruiting approaches or strategies.
- Utilize recruiting tools, social media, job sites, community outreach, and professional organizations to proactively build diverse talent pipelines.
- Build positive relationships, establish credibility and trust by delivering results, meeting deadlines, and following through with commitments.
- Communicate in an effective, timely manner with all applicants and be an advocate for candidate experience.
- Ensure accuracy of recruitment data and track key recruiting metrics.
- Leverage recruiting expertise to establish reasonable timeframes and expectations for specialized or critical roles.
- Coach and influence hiring managers to implement effective strategies and adopt best practices.
- Perform other assigned duties as needed.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- 3+ years of full life cycle recruitment experience.
- 3+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience (Workday preferred).
- 3+ years of experience conducting competency/behavioral-based interviews.
- 2+ years of developing and executing sourcing strategies with a proven record of connecting with diverse talent, building, and managing talent pipelines, and successfully matching talent with roles.
- Strong initiative and ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and procedures.
- High School diploma required.
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong sourcing and screening experience, specifically in IT, and experience with entry to mid-level corporate roles is preferred as well.
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.