About Us 

We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us. 

RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.

Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision, the Sr. Recruiter drives the recruiting process to achieve staffing objectives through the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. The Sr. Recruiter collaborates with hiring managers and within the HR department to promote consistency of communication throughout the hiring and onboarding process. Utilizes external sources for job postings and database searches. Assists in special projects and administrative duties when needed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle recruiting across a variety of corporate functions and business units including sourcing, phone screening, scheduling interviews, offers, background checks and onboarding.

• Research and source passive candidates through multiple channels including internet prospecting, networking, employee referrals, social media, online associations and groups, employee ambassadors and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) searches. Leverage ATS to develop and maintain candidate pools.

• Partner with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and measure effectiveness of strategies to ensure a strong pipeline of potential candidates.

• Guide managers on candidate screening and interviewing techniques, including the use of value alignment interview questions.

• Manage candidate communication throughout hiring process and provide an excellent experience by preparing candidates for interviews and providing detailed information on the organization, culture, business strategy, department and hiring leadership.

• Manage all job-related changes and transfers in ATS for internal candidates and/or employees.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Manager and Talent Development Manager in execution of diversity hiring practices in alignment with our D&I strategy.

• Assess position requirements and candidate qualifications to ensure alignment with business requirements; provide accurate and insightful candidate assessments to hiring managers and share frequent status updates on open searches.

• Facilitate candidate assessments as needed.

• Manage relationships with search firms as needed.

• Partner with Total Rewards team to extend offers and communicate compensation and benefits packages. 

• Track, monitor, disposition and report ongoing recruiting activities through the disciplined use of Workday ATS which ensures data integrity for metrics and reporting.

• Coordinate special projects when needed and assists in other administrative duties as necessary.

Education & Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or in a related field

• 4+ years of related experience

• [OR] equivalent level of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and negotiating skills and ability to effectively engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and source hard-to-find candidates.

• Working knowledge of ATS tools and technologies as well as LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate databases.

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