Recruiting Consultant

Introduction

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future.

Overview

Horace Mann is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Recruiting Consultant to manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple business areas. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, develop effective sourcing and selection strategies, and deliver an exceptional experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.

The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship builder who can successfully manage competing priorities, maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment and adapt recruiting strategies to meet a variety of business needs.

Position Summary

Horace Mann is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Recruiting Consultant to manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple business areas. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, develop effective sourcing and selection strategies, and deliver an exceptional experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.

Position Details

The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship builder who can successfully manage competing priorities, maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment and adapt recruiting strategies to meet a variety of business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the recruitment process, from intake and sourcing through interviewing, selection and offer acceptance.
• Consult with hiring managers to establish hiring criteria, develop accurate and engaging job postings, and align on recruitment expectations and timelines.
• Create and implement effective recruiting strategies based on the position, talent market, industry practices and organizational needs.
• Develop job advertisements and social media content to attract qualified candidates and strengthen Horace Mann’s employment brand.
• Review applications, conduct candidate screenings and recommend qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews and assist with the development of interview questions, evaluation criteria and other selection materials.
• Participate in interviews with managers, directors and other key stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources throughout the offer process to document compensation, incentives, start dates and other employment details.
• Support background check activities and other pre-employment processes, as needed.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers while keeping recruitment processes moving forward.
• Ensure recruiting and selection practices comply with applicable federal, state and local employment laws, regulations and company policies.
• Represent Horace Mann at college career fairs, recruiting events and other talent-related activities.
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the attraction and selection process.

Talent Acquisition

Manage all phases of the recruitment process, from intake and sourcing through interviewing, selection and offer acceptance.
Consult with hiring managers to establish hiring criteria, develop accurate and engaging job postings, and align on recruitment expectations and timelines.
Create and implement effective recruiting strategies based on the position, talent market, industry practices and organizational needs.

Planning

Develop job advertisements and social media content to attract qualified candidates and strengthen Horace Mann’s employment brand.
Review applications, conduct candidate screenings and recommend qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Coordinate interviews and assist with the development of interview questions, evaluation criteria and other selection materials.

Management

Participate in interviews with managers, directors and other key stakeholders, as appropriate.
Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources throughout the offer process to document compensation, incentives, start dates and other employment details.
Support background check activities and other pre-employment processes, as needed.
Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers while keeping recruitment processes moving forward.

Compliance

Ensure recruiting and selection practices comply with applicable federal, state and local employment laws, regulations and company policies.
Represent Horace Mann at college career fairs, recruiting events and other talent-related activities.
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the attraction and selection process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and supporting multiple positions with varying levels of complexity.
• Strong consultation, relationship-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening, persuasion, negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional presence and the ability to build credibility with candidates, hiring managers and senior leaders.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and develop innovative strategies to attract and secure top talent.
• Strong commitment to providing an excellent candidate experience and representing Horace Mann’s brand and culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential or a similar professional certification.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Experience

Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and supporting multiple positions with varying levels of complexity. Strong commitment to providing an excellent candidate experience and representing Horace Mann’s brand and culture. Professional presence and the ability to build credibility with candidates, hiring managers and senior leaders.

Skills

Strong consultation, relationship-management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening, persuasion, negotiation and influencing capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and develop innovative strategies to attract and secure top talent.

Certification

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential or a similar professional certification.

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience; full-cycle recruitment experience; strong consultation, relationship-management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• managing recruitment
• consulting hiring managers
• developing sourcing strategies

Job Details

• Category: Human Resources
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 66,500 – 92,000 / year
• Languages: English

About Horace Mann

A financial services company helping educators achieve their financial goals through insurance and financial products. — Industry: Finance