Talent Acquisition and University Relations Specialist

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As the Talent Acquisition & University Relations Specialist for Core Specialty, you will recruit for open requisitions and facilitate the full life cycle of a hire.

You will be responsible for leading the recruiting efforts for our intern and early career programs as well as building university relationships.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:
 


* Recruitment of open positions for a wide variety of roles which include - Claims, Underwriting, Finance, Accounting, Operational support, etc.


* Coordinate with Hiring Managers to ensure a smooth and compliant recruitment process.


* Handle recruitment activities which include posting of requisition on job boards, screening candidates, schedule interviews, complete and deliver offer letters, initiate background checks, and complete all new hire paperwork.


* Coordinate the background check process for all new hires.


* Actively source candidates through a variety of methods.


* Provide positive candidate experience and ongoing communication regarding status throughout all stages of the recruiting process.


* Build strong relationships with hiring managers by gaining a true understanding of our business, products, and markets to ensure we hire the best talent for our organization.


* Track candidate information and maintain up-to-date candidate status information in our Talent Acquisition system (Workday)


* Comply with state job posting laws around salary transparency and other hiring practices.


* Lead University Relations activities and ensure business leader involvement in the selection of the most qualified applicants for these competitive programs.


* Ensure Core Specialty has a presence at select university career fairs and attend them as needed.


* Manage marketing materials, giveaways, and other branded material for career fairs and other campus events.


* Oversee the management of internal and external partnerships.

This includes partnership with University/College Career Placement offices, WSIA and internal stakeholders.


* Facilitate and participate in career fairs and other venues to recruit early career talent.


* Select internal leaders and employees to participate in career fairs and other early career events.  Ensure those participating understand their roles and are clear on what is expected of them.


* Manage recruiting calendar of events to ensure we meet target intern and program start dates.


* Assist with process improvement initiatives.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:


* Must have knowledge of legal hiring practices.


* Project Management skills


* Strong execution skills (planning and organizing)

Experience:


* Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.


* Minimum of 3 plus years of experience managing full-cycle recruiting, and sourcing, either in-house or in a professional agency.

Preferably in-house experience.


* Experience using an Applicant Tracking S...