Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Jackson National Life Insurance Company - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Lansing, MI

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist I is responsible for recruiting and selecting top talent to meet Jackson's diverse hiring needs. This role involves providing high-level client service to stakeholders, identifying and attracting candidates for entry and mid-level positions, and promoting Jackson's reputation as a leading employer.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-life cycle recruiting responsibilities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and hiring candidates for entry and mid-level positions.
• Manage details in the recruiting process to ensure a positive experience for candidates and clients, including scheduling interviews and providing recruitment materials.
• Work closely with hiring managers to identify business needs and position requirements, providing effective recruitment strategies based on job requirements.
• Utilize appropriate sourcing tools and techniques to meet recruitment needs, such as social media networks, advertising, and recruiting events.
• Develop a pipeline of talent for frequently filled, ongoing openings.
• Screen and interview candidates to evaluate pay requirements, skills, experience, and fit within the company.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications against open position requirements to determine a match.
• Provide feedback to hiring managers based on evaluation criteria and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Communicate company benefits and employment opportunities to candidates during the recruiting process.
• Collaborate with HR Business Consultants and management to ensure effective communication and coordination across business functions.
• Prepare job postings in alignment with HR partners for online recruitment sites.
• Ensure proactive communication with key stakeholders, sharing updates, challenges, and opportunities while providing recommendations and solutions.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and education required.
• 1+ years of recruiting experience required.
• Knowledge of the full life cycle recruiting process and strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills.
• Excellent client service orientation and ability to provide high-level client-focused support.
• Strong verbal/written communication and consulting skills.
• Ability to identify and utilize a wide range of sourcing techniques.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to generate a high volume of qualified candidates.
• Highly motivated with the ability to proactively identify hiring solutions for business needs.
• Solid organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting high volume hiring preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday, Taleo) preferred.
• University/college recruiting experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Adoption assistance
• Education matching gift program
• Dependent tuition program