Pekin Insurance - Pekin, IL
posted 4 months ago
The Talent Acquisition and Development Manager is a pivotal role within the Human Resources department, responsible for overseeing the entire recruitment cycle and developing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies. This position is crucial in ensuring that the company attracts, hires, and retains top talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. The manager will lead a team dedicated to talent acquisition and development, inspiring and guiding them to achieve high performance and collaboration. In this role, the manager will partner closely with the company's leadership to articulate and promote a compelling employer brand that resonates with potential candidates. They will determine the most effective strategies for sourcing candidates, utilizing various channels such as employee referrals, social media, job boards, and campus career centers. The manager will also establish innovative processes for assessing talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. A key responsibility will be to broaden the candidate pipeline, focusing on attracting a diverse mix of top talent. The manager will develop and implement robust training and development programs that blend in-house content with external expertise, aimed at enhancing employee skills, motivating staff, and strengthening team dynamics. Additionally, they will drive leadership development initiatives that align with the company's core values and competencies, creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation. The manager will also curate digital learning resources and maintain detailed records of learning and development activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role requires a proactive approach to cultivating relationships across the business and with external vendors to enhance the learning programs offered.