"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.
Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.
Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
The Talent Acquisition Coordinator role provides an exceptional entry level opportunity for someone looking to break into the Recruiting or Human Resources areas! S/he will support one or more experienced Talent Acquisition Partners and have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sourcing, engaging, assessing and onboarding the most talented individuals in the insurance industry. As competencies are proven additional challenges and activities will be introduced preparing the individual to take on full life cycle recruitment responsibilities or other roles within the HR organization.
This position can be located in a variety of geographies but ideally in areas where we have existing Talent Acquisition colleagues working.
Duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Participating in search kick off/intake calls and interview prep/debrief sessions with Hiring Managers, HR Partners and Talent Acquisition Partners
- Creating and placing compelling job advertisements on internal/external job boards
- Utilizing social media platforms to source and engage candidates
- Collaborating with corporate and operating unit marketing colleagues to develop start of the art job posting formats.
- Reviewing and assessing candidate resumes and managing candidate correspondence.
- Coordinating candidate interviews and travel
- Launching and tracking Pre-Interview Assessments
- Managing candidate pre-hire activities including background verifications and other assessments
- Identifying and implementing alternative sourcing and staffing solutions as needed
- Managing external agency relationships and contracts as needed for the team
- Interfacing with third party vendors as needed to expedite candidate onboarding and hiring
- BA/BS degree strongly preferred
- 1-3 years of prior work experience in a recruiting/sourcing preferred
- The ideal candidate is a fast-paced self-starter, capable of handling numerous recruiting projects simultaneously for positions that range from entry-level to executive level.
- The ability to work efficiently in an environment that changes quickly and meet tight deadlines is a must. This position requires initiative, excellent follow-up skills and openness to learning and applying those learnings to future activities.
- Excellent communications skills including written and verbal with a well-developed questioning and listening abilities.
- Exceptional work flow processing capabilities combined with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to evaluates candidates' strengths compared with requirements, and make well supported recommendations for those who should be further considered for employment.
- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to take setbacks/rejection in stride
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite application (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and able to quickly grasp other programs- iCIMs (our applicant tracking system) and WorkDay (our HR system)
