Talent Acquisition Specialist

AmTrust Financial Services is a fast-growing commercial insurance company seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The role involves providing proactive recruitment support, managing full life cycle recruitment, and developing effective recruiting strategies to meet high volume needs.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment to include: job description development, job posting, sourcing, interviewing, reference checks and offer negotiation
• Builds and maintains network of potential candidates through pro-active market research, sourcing and on-going relationship management
• Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and the team to develop recruiting strategies to identify top talent
• Participates in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent and identification of top performers for senior-level vacancies
• Establishes strong partnerships with hiring teams to quickly assess business needs, determine candidate profile and launch a thorough hiring strategy
• Interviews candidates within the framework of the position specification
• Possess strong ability to screen, interview and prepare an ideal candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline
• Keeps current with market trends and demands
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned

Skills

• Minimum of 1-3 years full cycle recruiting experience in corporate or agency environment
• Proficiency using ATS systems and meeting goals in a metric driven environment
• Prior experience working in global information, insurance/financial services
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service to internal and external partners and clients
• Proven aptitude to execute in a changing professional environment
• Possess a wide range of experience on current corporate recruiting policies, practices, and industry trends
• Strong knowledge of basic employment law, OFCCP guidelines and HR practices
• Experienced in behavioral based interviewing, pre-employment testing, and other innovative selection methods
• Ability to assess staffing needs and develop creative and effective recruiting strategies to meet those needs
• Proven aptitude in assessing intangible aspects of candidates accurately (candidate's fit with the position and with the company culture)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work with all levels of management
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Prior experience working with a third-party administrator

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

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