Recruiting Consultant

Summary

Horace Mann is an insurance and financial services company serving educators and school districts. The Recruiting Consultant will manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple business areas, advise hiring leaders, develop sourcing and selection strategies, and deliver a positive candidate experience. The role also supports interviews, offers, compliance, recruiting events, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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

Skills

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

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