Talent Acquisition Specialist at AmTrust… · Greater…

Summary: AmTrust Financial Services is a fast-growing commercial insurance company seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to provide proactive recruitment support for their service offices in the US. The role involves hands-on full life cycle recruitment, developing innovative recruiting strategies, and collaborating with the recruiting team on corporate-wide initiatives. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - Prior experience working with a third-party administrator Required Skills: Full-cycle recruiting, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Recruiting strategies, Behavioral based interviewing, Pre-employment testing, Employment law, OFCCP guidelines, Insurance industry knowledge, Financial services knowledge, Candidate assessment Benefits: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off