Talent Acquisition Specialist

Do you want to join an organization with challenging work assignments where you can build rewarding relationships and make a significant impact on the company's future? Join the Sentry team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist! In this role, your primary focus will be Talent Acquisition and managing the full-cycle recruiting process - this is a highly visible role in which you'll be able to network and develop quality applicant pools as you help attract top talent to Sentry.

This position can be filled as an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist or a Talent Acquisition Specialist based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

What You'll Do

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will :

Manage the entire recruitment cycle for non-exempt positions from workforce planning needs, through the requisition process, the presentation of candidates, and pre-hire screens to final offer letters.

Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and competencies, evaluates and identify staffing strategies to develop talented candidate pools and set expectations.

Develop and maintain a strong relationship with all candidates to keep them engaged through the hiring process and ensure achievement of staffing goals.

Attract applicants by placing job advertisements using career websites, social media, and working with employment agencies.

Source active candidates from online databases, contact lists, internal databases and employee referrals. Source passive candidates through networking, cold calling, internet searches and research. Leverages cold calling, soliciting of referrals and "selling" skills to generate interest in passive candidates.

Determine qualified candidates by reviewing resumes for experience and knowledge, verifying references, conducting initial interviews, and performing background checks.

Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring manger and / or interview panel.

Communicate important employment information to selected candidates under the direction of the hiring managers and within the guidelines of Human Resources policies.

What it Takes

Associate Degree of equivalent work experience. Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

2 years related work experience preferred.

Understanding of fair employment practices and regulations.

Proficient written and verbal communications skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure.

Excellent organizational, collaboration and follow-up skills.

Excellent attention to detail and discretion with regard to confidential information.

Strong relationship building and relationship management skills.

Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics, and integrity; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.

Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office.

As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.

Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off.

Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.

Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Thank you for your interest in Sentry!

Katelynne Rivera

Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.