Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist – University Relations

Based in our West Trenton, New Jersey corporate headquarters, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - University Relations will bring modern marketing methods and tactics to the recruiting process in order to attract top talent from a pool of future and recent college and high school graduates to NJM Insurance Group for both high volume and industry specific hiring needs. In this mission critical role, the successful candidate will use their abilities in university relations recruitment and relationship building to foster growth of our University Relations program, which includes, but is not limited to our annual summer Internship Program. They will build a robust pipeline of talent to feed future long-term growth for the organization.

Schedule: Hybrid (three days in the office, two days remote)

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Compensation: $77,000 - $90,000 annually plus an annual incentive opportunity (compensation is commensurate with experience and credentials).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

University Relations (45%)

• Build and maintain a robust multi-year University Relations recruitment strategy identifying core schools to pipeline talent for both high volume and niche talent needs within the organization
• Foster positive relationships with school leaders, professors, career centers, and academic groups to develop partnerships
• Complete an assessment of desired talent for the NJM Internship Program with hiring managers and coordinate the program to ensure that students receive a meaningful experience that also provides value to the departments
• Attract and recruit talent (in the fall and winter) for the summer NJM Internship Program and other related programs as needed. Monitor and track our successes and opportunities in converting intern talent to regular full time, part time, or temporary student worker roles within the company
• Develop, enhance, and maintain the NJM Internship Program
• Prepare an analysis of the outcomes of the NJM Internship Program and University Relations efforts as whole to measure progress and to determine meaningful statistics to drive the strategy going forward
• Participate and coordinate in recruitment events such as campus job fairs and community events to attract talent to NJM
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for university relations best practices, strategies, processes, quality benchmarks, and standards for recruiting
• Responsible for coordination support (organize materials for campuses, logistical/planning support for intern events, overseeing University Recruiting mailbox inquiries, assist with internal communications for campus events, calendar invites and informational emails, creating flyers and promotional materials for various campus events)
• Partner with key stakeholders at NJM to identify programs of interest, build an internal alumni network to assist with university outreach, and to strategize on forecasted hiring needs for December and May graduates
• Conduct applicant screenings and facilitate department interviews with qualified candidates
  

Recruitment Marketing (25%)

• Plan and implement recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies to attract high-quality applicants
• Plan and manage recruitment media campaigns and correspondence
• Identify the tactics and platforms that will be most effective in reaching a specified target audience
• Create and implement strategies for building a talent network/talent community
• Market and promote on and off-site company recruiting events
• Serve as brand ambassador at various events in the region, including career fairs or on-campus recruiting events
• Update job postings on external sites (including Handshake, LinkedIn, and Indeed)
• Research marketing and advertising trends in the staffing industry
  

Content Development/Content Management (10%)

• Suggest improvements to the Careers section of the NJM.com corporate site
• Create engaging job descriptions and social media content, and refresh content as needed
• Monitor social media activity on employment related websites such as Glassdoor and Indeed about the company
• Suggest new ideas for improving candidate/applicant experience and engagement
• Keep abreast of new trends in social media channels
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration/Analyzing Outcomes (20%)

• Communicate regularly with Talent Acquisition to get a clear view of company’s hiring needs and organizational goals
• Work closely with HR/Talent Acquisition leadership to develop creative ways for addressing recruitment challenges
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership on researching and making recommendations to further advance the Recruitment Marketing function (best practices, technology, etc.)
• Collaborates regularly with Marketing to understand and maintain organizational guidelines around branding, social media usage, and other external resources
• Track, measure, and report on campaign results for HR/Talent Acquisition leadership
• Generate monthly updates for HR/Talent Acquisition leadership about upcoming recruitment marketing initiatives
• Create and maintain monthly reports on key recruitment marketing metrics
• Assist in other areas of Talent Acquisition as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A proven track record with 5+ years of previous experience in University Relations (as a Recruiter) is desired. Candidates with a combination of 5+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience in University Relations, Human Resources, and/or recruitment marketing are also encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience with oversight of a University Relations program or Internship Program required
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing, or a relevant field required
• In-depth knowledge of employer branding strategies and recruitment marketing desired
• Strong understanding of the recruitment processes and candidate selection methods required
• Hands on experience with recruitment marketing software is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint) required
• Must possess reliable transportation to travel to campus recruitment events in the region
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and time management skills required
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Must be detail orientated, able to multitask, and able prioritize their daily workload
• Creative thinking and proactive problem-solving skills are required
• Prior experience in the property and casualty insurance industry is a plus
• Prior experience with a major Applicant Tracking System (ATS), such as Workday, is a plus
• Experience with a major CRM tool, such as SalesForce, is a plus

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.