Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Penn National Insurance is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner who will devise, implement, and lead key strategies and acquisition processes for professional recruiting, candidate sourcing, recruitment technologies and building a talent pipeline. The position will partner with business leaders to understand business needs and align and manage workforce planning efforts to support short and long-term objectives and ensure the ongoing and future talent demands of the organization are met, exceeded, and measured. 

This position is based in Harrisburg, PA and is a hybrid role.

• Business Acumen
• Results Oriented
• Decision Making
• Negotiation
• Time & Priority Management

• →Develops, executes, and maintains a corporate talent acquisition strategy. This may include job posting optimization, recruiting marketing channel development, job board procurement, digital and non-digital employment marketing, comprehensive recruitment campaign planning, talent planning, and social sourcing.
• →Contributes to the corporate and individual business units’ strategy by identifying, prioritizing, and building organizational capabilities through talent acquisition processes.
• →Manages the talent acquisition process and life-cycle, including sourcing, initial assessments, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• →Develops, executes, and maintains college internship, high school co-op program, and other recruiting programs throughout the organization.
• →Accountable for workforce planning by partnering with the business units to identify future talent needs and proactively develop the necessary talent pool.
• →Counsel’s potential candidates on corporate benefits, salary, and corporate culture.
• →Keeps up to date regarding corporate strategic direction, industry, and competitive environment. Uses talent acquisition and business information to consult with senior leadership and other functional leadership to develop appropriate acquisition solutions.
• →Maintains and enhances workflow and analytics of the talent acquisition system module. Has full ownership of the configuration, integration, implementation, and ongoing management of the talent acquisition system.
• →Works with management and compensation team to negotiate and develop appropriate compensation offers, ensuring pay equity.
• →Navigates the offer process with candidates, communicating the total rewards offered by the company, in addition to a competitive salary.
• →Proactively develop relationships with new hires during onboarding process. Conducts new hire engagement surveys and solicits continuous feedback on acquisition and onboarding practices for enhancements.
• →Recommends enhancements to compensation structure based on market trends.
• →Reviews and benchmarks the internal and external environment to improve recruitment and retention initiatives to ensure the enhancement of overall performance.
• →Participates in employment events, such as career fairs and partners with identified colleges/universities for internship and talent pool opportunities.
• →Ensures compliance with all company policies and employment regulations.
• →Conducts recruitment assessment of internal candidates for open positions.
• →Track hiring metrics to measure success of the hiring process and candidate engagement.

• →May assist with corporate retention, engagement, and succession initiatives.
• →Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director, Talent Management.

• Interacts with all levels of the organization internally, as well as interaction with external entities, such as recruiting agencies, colleges/universities, etc.
• This position serves as a liaison between the business and the Human Resources function.

Education

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience leading talent acquisition strategies in a corporate environment, preferably within property and casualty insurance.
• Expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition processes.
• Experience in talent acquisition system management and administration, Oracle strongly preferred.

Technical/Professional Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with new candidates and existing employees.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Elevated level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• This position is primarily a sedentary position that requires occasional standing and walking throughout the office environment.
• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and access digital information necessary for job duties, including through the use of assistive technologies.
• Must be able to complete computer-based tasks and utilize office equipment as needed to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to access and enter information accurately using automated systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients using telephone, electronic, or other communication systems.
• Must be able to present information to individuals and groups.
• Must be able to interpret and apply concepts that may or may not be based upon established guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed to career fairs.
• Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance and adhere to scheduled work hours.