Senior Technical Recruiter (Hybrid)

$109,920 - $164,880/Yr

The Hartford - Hartford, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hartford, WI

251-500 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join their accomplished team of recruiters. This role is pivotal in partnering with The Hartford's leaders to aggressively recruit passive candidates for the Enterprise Technology function. The Senior Recruiter will leverage robust market knowledge and strong sourcing abilities to attract exceptional talent in a fast-paced, growing environment. The position requires strong technical recruiting experience, particularly in sourcing and hiring Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Reliability Engineers, and Data Scientists. The ideal candidate will be located in Charlotte, Hartford, Chicago, or Columbus, with a hybrid work arrangement that requires in-office work three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Use proven sourcing techniques and robust business and market knowledge to identify and attract highly competitive candidates for key roles at The Hartford.
• Develop job descriptions, search strategies, and target lists as well as networking to develop candidates for Software Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and other technical roles and functions.
• Rigorously assess talent and make hiring recommendations.
• Research industry competitive intelligence and analyze external market trends to inform talent and organization decisions.
• Partner with Managers and HR Generalists to analyze client business plans and staffing needs to anticipate future projections.
• Manage complex hiring negotiations, including compensation recommendations and possible counteroffers.
• Partner with legal to understand candidates' existing restrictive covenant agreements and modify recruiting activity appropriately.
• Advise hiring managers on strategic sourcing and recruiting processes, as well as market intelligence data and feedback; understand and manage expectations of business partners and provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain understanding of recruitment best practices, as well as understanding of client businesses and business plans.
• Use passive and direct sourcing techniques and seek new methods and innovative solutions to identify and attract prospective candidates and build pipeline.
• Develop long-term relationships with potential candidates.
• Focus on sourcing and attracting a diverse slate of candidates, ensuring that we are always presenting the most qualified, most diverse slate of candidates.
• Represent and differentiate The Hartford to external candidates by effectively describing the businesses within The Hartford and the industry trends.
• Regularly attend appropriate business line and HR staff meetings as well as participate in special recruiting projects across the organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years' experience recruiting; a minimum of three years' proven track record of developing, assessing, and attracting successful Tech/Data/Cyber talent is required.
• Experience recruiting for Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Reliability Engineers, and/or Data Scientists is required.
• Experience recruiting for highly technical complex roles that require advanced sourcing strategies.
• Experience managing large scale hiring initiatives and geographic builds; proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience negotiating and knowledge of complex compensation packages and with restrictive covenants (non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.).
• Exceptional consulting, client management, and candidate management skills; knowledge of metrics and reporting capabilities.
• Strong relationship building skills, with a proven track record of working effectively as an individual contributor as well as a team player.
• Strong business acumen, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a thirst for knowledge of the business.
• Ability to think creatively, embrace change, and suggest creative, innovative solutions as it relates to business needs.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $109,920 - $164,880 based on market analysis and individual performance.
• Short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition as part of the total compensation package.