Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full-time - Mid Level

Newark, NJ

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Are you a forward-thinking, results-driven, collaborative and consultative partner? Do you have a passion for connecting top, diverse talent with opportunities and strategizing the best way to do so in the ever-changing recruiting marketplace? Prudential's Talent Acquisition team is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our Global Retirement and Insurance business to execute our recruitment strategy. As the ideal candidate you have experience forming relationships, influencing stakeholders, building talent strategies, and executing flawlessly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain relationships within the business and leadership which enable and facilitate effective hiring practices across experience hiring
• Influence and align business stakeholders to adapt enterprise strategies and create efficiencies within aligned business groups; use superior judgement and relationship management & communication skills to reach enterprise talent acquisition goals
• Play a significant role in reimagining and transforming the talent process to be streamlined, and solutions oriented as we break through traditional approaches in favor of innovative, agile approaches
• Balance multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer term, strategic focus
• Think multiple steps ahead; prepare for potential problems and escalate issues when appropriate; and juggle competing deadlines effectively
• Drive the firm's talent inclusion and diversity strategies by being a leading voice and advisor to the business to achieve greater diverse representation through data, accountability, culture and brand
• Actively participate in external/internal networks and research to stay on top of emerging industry talent and diversity methodologies
• Develop proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Requirements

• 2+ years of recruitment experience in corporate and/or agency
• Experience in building and leading sourcing strategies
• Ability to influence and negotiate with key decision makers
• Proven success in client management
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Utilization of market intelligence and recruitment marketing to connect with top talent
• Ability to deliver a first-class candidate experience
• Data inspired with the ability to analyze, identify key issues, and prepare recommendations

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with using Workday ATS
• BA/BS preferred
• Experience as a Talent Acquisition partner supporting insurance or financial services

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service