Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc Hiring for Talent Acquisition Associate at East Providence, RI, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

This role is responsible for full life cycle recruiting and sourcing for the organization.

This position will work with HR, the department heads as well as our senior management team to identify, pursue and acquire top-tier talent.

This role is responsible for both short term and long-term hiring needs.

Recruiting / Sourcing / Networking : 60%

This individual will create and execute a formal recruiting strategy plan for review and revision annually. Working with internal and external resources, this role will be responsible for developing an active and passive candidate pipeline of top tier talent to fill skills gaps / pending retirements as well as managing the day to day hiring needs of the organization.

The ideal candidate will engage actively with top tier talent to further S&S’s plans for growth and expansion. In conjunction with our HRBP.

this individual will partner regularly with different departments to determine the current and future hiring needs. This position will participate in college events, job fairs and regional insurance associations as well as other networking events as ways to source, connect and acquire talent.

This role will partner with external recruiters when appropriate and manage those relationships. This ideal candidate position will engage on maintaining ongoing relationships with candidates for future opportunities.

Administrative : 40%

The Associate will complete the screening and interview process as well as coordinate the interview with scheduled with all involved parties.

This role will also create, draft and finalize employment proposals for presentation. This individual will initiate all background checks.

In addition, Omnia assessments will be delivered upon request. This position is responsible for managing our 30-day check-in process with all new hires.

Our goal is to support a high-performing workforce through our recruiting and sourcing efforts that will emphasize empowerment, quality, and productivity.

We expect this individual to execute on the following :

1. Draft, deliver and evaluate annual recruiting strategy plan, working with HR, our managers as well as senior leadership.

2. Working with HR, identify skills gaps / pending retirement for target recruiting. Work with management and sales leadership to identify critical positions and short and long term needs.

Create plan to pursue individual designated talent. Identify players and timing for contact. Track results and pivot when necessary.

3. Organizes and attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking events to locate talent. Partners with local universities, professors and other business entities to attend events for professional networking.

Screen and maintain relationships with outside recruiters when appropriate to acquire S&S worthy talent.

4. Manage day to day hiring process for open positions due to voluntary or involuntary separation. Host intake meeting with managers to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).

Post open positions via our HRIS and determine proper source for locating talent. Send assessment to selected candidates and then share viable candidates with hiring managers.

• 5. Schedule and conduct initial interviews with hiring manager and helps evaluate if candidates should move forward in the interview process;
• schedule / coordinates additional interviews if applicable. Follow up with hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made;

collect feedback when placement is unsuccessful. Notify candidates if not selected for positions.

6. Draft and prepare employment proposal for presentation alone or along with hiring manager.

7. Coordinate start date and facilitate the transfer of new hire information to payroll.

8. Maintains and ensures compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations.

9.Collect and analyze data to maintain current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular fields.

10. Utilize an array of sourcing engines and materials to acquire wide range of applicants.

11. Prepare hiring forecasts as part of the company’s strategic planning.

12. Document processes and foster good relationships with potential candidates and past applicants.

Requirements :

Skills, Abilities and Experience requirements include :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with aptitude in conducting interviews.
• Knowledge of Human Resource communication and employment practices.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking system; Paylocity preferred.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
• Ability to communicate clearly, to work well with others, and to manage time effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Fluency in MS Office products.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• HR certification / HR professional designations preferred or desire to obtain.
• Insurance industry knowledge / experience, preferably working in an agency, is helpful.
• 3+ years of Recruiting / Talent Acquisition or Human Resource experience preferred.

Starkweather & Shepley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities and duties.

These statements do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the organization.