Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (6 months)

Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant 

This is a 6 month assignment with the potential to convert to a full-time role

What will my role look like?

As a Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will act as a strategic partner to drive the full life cycle of recruiting across specific functional areas. You will develop, direct, plan, and evaluate the external and internal recruitment activities to satisfy the organization's talent requirements. You are a relationship builder who will utilize extensive knowledge of your clients, industry benchmarking, best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve customer service. You will play a critical role in ensuring that we are hiring the talent needed for the future growth of our company.

Role and Responsibilities

• Proactively support broader recruitment strategy to help ensure delivery of qualified and diverse talent
• Lead and own posting, screening, assessment, interview, offer and disposition process activities for the functional segment, ensuring outstanding candidate experience
• Provide complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the company and position
• Prepare candidates for their interview with National Life Group by providing detailed information on the company, business strategy, department background, job descriptions and expectation-setting
• Lead and document post-interview debrief/feedback sessions with interview teams and candidates
• In partnership with Hiring Leader and Head of Compensation, prepare offer letters and support offers of employment to selected candidates within the guidelines of National Life Group compensation and benefits policies
• Work with Hiring Leaders to understand the business, meet hiring volumes and headcount goals, gather key input for candidate slates and provide feedback on candidates, influencing hiring decisions
• Communicate proactively and in a timely manner with candidates, providing details on the selection process and Hiring Leader feedback
• Use market intelligence and industry trends to develop, execute and assess online candidate search campaigns using a variety of internet search engines as a delivery vehicle to identify relevant prospects and produce quality candidates
• Develop an effective pipeline of key talent potentially available for immediate hire as succession planning needs dictate
• Help ensure company follows laws and regulations as it relates to online sourcing, recruiting and hiring practices
• Report on effective recruiting trends and make recommendations based on recruiting data

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of full lifecycle, corporate recruiting or related experience, with at least 3 years of recruiting for senior level roles; preferably within a financial services organization
• Experience recruiting for investment professionals required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
• Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate with hiring leaders and candidates in an engaging and persuasive manner
• Experience with behavioral based interviewing required
• Experience in diversity recruitment preferred
• Experience with recruitment tools, technologies, and platforms such as UKG, LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Neuron and/or others preferred
• Excellent professional presentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact and engage all levels of management/leadership
• Demonstrated critical thinker, who is both proactive and results-oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be able to manage competing demands while being extremely adaptable and flexible
• Must be able to pass a background check

What’s it like to work here?

At National Life, we do work that matters in a culture where people matter. Be part of a growing company, where you drive your career and have an impact every day.  We believe that growth isn’t just about numbers, it's about keeping promises to our customers and each other.  We see ourselves as “do gooders” who contribute to our company, our cause and our communities. 

 What You’ll Find at National Life Group:

• Competitive pay and outstanding health, wellness and insurance benefits
• 401k employer match
• Genuine opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Over $5K in annual tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 40 hours of community service hours annually
• A culture committed to inclusion and diversity
• Onsite fitness centers at both