Talent Acquisition Specialist

AmTrust Financial Services is a fast-growing commercial insurance company seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The role involves providing proactive recruitment support, managing full life cycle recruitment, and developing effective recruiting strategies to meet high volume needs. Responsibilities Full-cycle recruitment to include job description development, job posting, sourcing, interviewing, reference checks and offer negotiation Builds and maintains network of potential candidates through pro-active market research, sourcing and on-going relationship management Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and the team to develop recruiting strategies to identify top talent Participates in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent and identification of top performers for senior-level vacancies Establishes strong partnerships with hiring teams to quickly assess business needs, determine candidate profile and launch a thorough hiring strategy Interviews candidates within the framework of the position specification Possess strong ability to screen, interview and prepare an ideal candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline Keeps current with market trends and demands Performs other functionally related duties as assigned Skills Minimum of 1-3 years full cycle recruiting experience in corporate or agency environment Proficiency using ATS systems and meeting goals in a metric driven environment Prior experience working in global information, insurance/financial services Passionate about providing exceptional customer service to internal and external partners and clients Proven aptitude to execute in a changing professional environment Possess a wide range of experience on current corporate recruiting policies, practices, and industry trends Strong knowledge of basic employment law, OFCCP guidelines and HR practices Experienced in behavioral based interviewing, pre-employment testing, and other innovative selection methods Ability to assess staffing needs and develop creative and effective recruiting strategies to meet those needs Proven aptitude in assessing intangible aspects of candidates accurately (candidate's fit with the position and with the company culture) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work with all levels of management Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Prior experience working with a third-party administrator Benefits Medical & Dental Plans Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children Health Care Flexible Spending Dependent Care 401k Savings Plans Paid Time Off Company Overview AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https//amtrustfinancial.com/. Apply To This Job

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