Competitive compensation and a culture that supports growth and collaboration await in this onsite Market Talent Partner/Lead Recruiter role in Rosemont, IL. Markel Service Inc. offers a base salary range of USD 97,520 to 134,090 per year and a path to influence talent strategy across US Insurance divisions. This opportunity requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field and 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, executive search, underwriting, or recruiting.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit programs with multiple health, dental, and vision plan options for full-time employees
- Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with employer match contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, corporate holidays, and floating holidays
- Parental leave
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to understand current and future talent needs and develop proactive recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities
- Serve as a market-facing talent acquisition advisor, bringing insight into competitor activity, talent trends, and market dynamics
- Build and maintain strong external relationships across the E and S market, including industry talent, brokers, underwriters, associations, and other key market participants
- Develop targeted sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles, with a focus on specialized talent
- Provide market intelligence, talent mapping, and recommendations that help hiring leaders make informed talent decisions
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, delivering a high-quality and efficient hiring process from intake through offer
- Partner closely with HR Business Partners and internal stakeholders to align on hiring priorities, recruiting strategy, and candidate experience
- Represent Markel in the external market through networking, industry events, and relationship-building activities that strengthen brand awareness and access to talent
- Track and analyze recruiting activity, pipeline health, and market data to generate insights, measure effectiveness, and continuously improve outcomes
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies related to talent acquisition
- Travel up to 30% as needed
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, executive search, underwriting, or recruiting, ideally within specialty insurance, E and S, or other specialized talent markets
- A track record of building talent pipelines and engaging passive candidates for critical, niche, or hard-to-fill roles
- Strong understanding of the E and S insurance market, including talent trends, competitor dynamics, and key functional roles
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility with business leaders and external talent
- Experience using applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, and data to inform recruiting strategies and measure effectiveness
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches, stakeholders, and priorities in a dynamic environment
- The professional presence and market credibility to represent Markel effectively externally
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future
- Professional training or certification in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources is preferred
Compensation
The base salary offered will be determined by factors such as education, experience, training, and location. The stated range is USD 97,520 to 134,090, with a 25% incentive. Title and compensation are commensurate with skill set and experience.
Who we are
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL), a Fortune 500 company with more than 60 offices in 20+ countries, serves as a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations worldwide.
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Equal Opportunity
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation
If you require any accommodation through the application process, please email rarecruiting@markel.com.
