Manager Talent Acquisition

$109,280 - $130,000/Yr

Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas - Topeka, KS

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Topeka, KS

About the position

The Manager, Talent Acquisition at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is responsible for developing and executing a progressive talent acquisition strategy that attracts and retains a quality workforce. This role leads a team of recruiters and sourcers, supporting the business's growth while maintaining company culture and quality standards. The position involves performance management, workload allocation, job-related reporting, and troubleshooting recruitment issues, all while enhancing internal HR processes and building candidate pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with industry best practices.
• Lead and manage a team of recruiters and sourcers to successfully fill a broad spectrum of roles.
• Support business growth while maintaining company culture and quality standards.
• Manage performance and workload allocation for the talent acquisition team.
• Generate reporting and provide high-level summaries to executives on measurable areas of the department.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and management to create recruitment strategies based on staffing requirements.
• Participate in and manage various talent acquisition projects with cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated on industry standards related to recruitment and selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, business administration, or related field; or 5+ years of proven experience in recruitment with a solid understanding of employment law and regulations.
• 3+ years of experience developing and leading a high-performing team.
• Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organized with proven experience in driving change to meet business needs.
• Effective communication skills, including excellent listening abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gauge potential new employees and listen to staff needs.
• Leadership skills to develop a team and coordinate roles and responsibilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certification in human resources.
• Recruiting experience.

Benefits

• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 5% 401(k) plan matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources