Job Purpose

The Associate Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for creatively and proactively using sourcing techniques to screen and create a pipeline of candidates for high volume/time sensitive positions.  The Associate Talent Acquisition Recruiter will also partner closely with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process to understand talent needs, provide updates, and guide/influence Hiring Managers to reach the optimal hiring decisions.

To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess the following competencies: knowledge of the candidate recruitment and assessment/selection process, sourcing, building credibility and trust, data tracking, attracting talent, exercising influence, business acumen, and collaborating with others.

Job Responsibilities

·       Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent

·       Work with hiring managers to forecast and determine open positions, understand position requirements, and candidate success profiles.

·       Source and recruit applicants by using methods including but not limited to, print and electronic, advertising, social media, career fairs, networking, cold calling, college and university programs, community agencies, workforce centers, professional associations, and employee referral programs to build talent pipelines for current and future needs

·       Manage resume flow and candidate communications to set and maintain clear expectations related to next steps within recruiting process and disposition.

·       Complete and distribute weekly reports on position vacancies, class fills, sourcing activities and applicant flow.

·       Work cooperatively with all members of the Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement plans and activities.

·       Partner with hiring teams and be able to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.

·       Build and maintain a network of potential passive and active candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship management; conducts in-depth interviews of potential candidates.

·       Maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers’ interactions, and other recruiting activities and accurate utilization of ATS according to standards.

·       Articulate in writing a plan with deliverables, timelines and a formal tracking process.

·       Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implementing any new processes, fine tuning standard processes, and staying informed of trends and innovation recruiting techniques.

·       Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Assurant leaders, vendors, community organizations, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

·       Minimum high school diploma or GED

·       1+ years of full cycle high volume recruitment experience

·       1+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience

·       1+ years of interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/