Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Encova Insurance

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist leading full-cycle recruiting and employment branding for Encova Insurance. Building pipelines, advising leaders, and delivering strategic hiring solutions.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeColumbus • Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,450 - $123,921 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates, while effectively managing talent acquisition strategies and building strong relationships with hiring managers. Proficient in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and analyzing recruiting metrics to enhance the recruitment process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruitment ExperienceApplicant Tracking System (ATS) ProficiencyPHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP CertificationInnovative Talent Acquisition TechniquesStrong Communication and Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

SourcingScreeningInterviewingSelectingHiringRecruiting Metrics AnalysisAssessment Tools ManagementNegotiation SkillsDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Customer-Service OrientationTeam PlayerLeadershipRelationship BuildingSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookLinkedInWeb Browsers

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionEmployment LawOrganizational PlanningEmployee RelationsRecruiting TechniquesDiversity RecruitmentCampus RecruitmentIntern Program ManagementRecruiting Data IntegrityVendor Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, direct, and support the talent acquisition function to meet the organization’s strategic and operational talent needs
Develop talent acquisition strategies to attract a diverse pool of high-quality candidates
Build and maintain reliable talent pipelines and deliver high levels of candidate and hiring-manager service
Develop and maintain Encova Insurance’s employment brand with Marketing and business partners
Partner with HR and company leadership on talent acquisition initiatives
Manage the full recruiting process, including postings, sourcing, interviewing, selection, assessments, references, background checks, and offers
Collaborate on offer details including salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other terms
Mentor talent acquisition team members
Manage assessment tools, system and performance-model updates, training, and vendor partnerships
Ensure recruiting-data integrity and analyze recruiting metrics and scorecards
Manage candidate-generation sources, including web sourcing, agencies, colleges, and associate referrals
Develop and deliver recruiting-technique training for managers
Manage external search partners and identify new partners as needed
Collaborate with HR on campus and early-career development programs
Oversee the intern program from a recruiting perspective
Travel periodically to offices, college campuses, career fairs, and other recruiting venues
Coordinate completion of background-report details for new and existing associates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum five years of proven full-cycle recruitment experience, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, and hiring candidates
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
Experience or training in employment law, benefits and compensation, organizational planning, organization development, marketing, employee relations, or training preferred
Demonstrated use of innovative talent acquisition techniques
Experience and proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing, selection, and talent acquisition strategies, programs, vendors, and tools
Ability to manage multiple duties accurately in a fast-paced environment
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead special projects alongside recruiting responsibilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, web browsers, and LinkedIn
Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving ability
Strong analytical and research skills
Strong negotiation and closing skills
Experience recruiting for key roles and hard-to-fill positions
Track record of effective relationships and partnerships with hiring managers
Experience using effective selection tools
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Strong customer-service orientation
Demonstrated strategic perspective
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Must hold a valid driver’s license
Must reside and work within one of Encova’s eligible U.S. states

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company-provided life and income protection plans
Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role
Challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities
Professional and personal growth
Learning and development opportunities