Senior Recruiter role on Markel's Talent Acquisition team focused on full-life cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing, and partnering with business leaders to align headcount with strategic staffing plans.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a recruiting strategy for open roles with an emphasis on building a strong talent pipeline to meet current and future staffing needs.
- Lead full life cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening and assessments, candidate submittals, coordinating interview activity, and negotiating offers on Markel's behalf.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to design recruiting initiatives, interpret market trends, provide competitive intelligence, and ensure headcount aligns with strategic goals.
- Provide regular progress updates and calibrate hiring needs to hiring teams and HR business partners.
- Utilize the Markel EVP to execute marketing efforts aligned with brand, vision, and core values to attract and hire exceptional, diverse talent.
- Develop sourcing strategies that include passive candidate outreach using networking, Workday Recruiter, social media, job boards, referrals, SEO, and LinkedIn tools.
- Proactively cultivate beneficial business relationships through industry contacts, associations, trade groups, employment networks and social platforms.
- Contribute to improvements in talent acquisition processes and operations to optimize efficiency.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full life cycle corporate recruiting experience with a proven track record of identifying and engaging top talent.
- Ability to perform all facets of talent search, including AI-enabled sourcing, internet search optimization, innovative programs, passive candidate mining, networking, pre-screening, offer negotiations, and candidate relationship management.
- Proficiency with sourcing tools and techniques, including AI, Boolean search, market research, LinkedIn Recruiter, and social media platforms.
- Outstanding client service and candidate relationship management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Demonstrated critical thinking based on data, consideration of others' input, ethics, and strong personal values.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems; Workday experience preferred.
- Understanding and application of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Insurance or financial services recruitment experience is preferred.
Technologies
- Workday Recruiter
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Workday
Benefits
- Competitive benefit programs supporting a diverse and changing environment and employees at all life stages.
- Full-time employees may choose from multiple health, dental, and vision plans, plus optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, and parental leave.
US Work Authorization
US work authorization is required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Pay Information
The base salary for the successful candidate will reflect factors such as education, experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national salary range for Senior Recruiter is $80,000 to $90,000 with a 15% bonus potential.
What’s in it for you
- In line with the Markel Style, we support employees in living their best lives at home and at work.
- Competitive benefits to meet evolving needs across life stages.
- Full-time employees may select from multiple health, dental, and vision plans, plus optional life, disability, and AD&D coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, along with PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, and parental leave.
Who we are
Markel Group (NYSE MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, serving as a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations worldwide. Our culture centers on people, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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