Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (Remote, Irvine CA area preferred, Sales Recruiting)

General Description: The Sr Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible for the full life cycle recruitment for assigned region. This position is focused on proactively creating robust, qualified candidate pipelines. The searches will be focused on Producer (Insurance Sales), Leadership, and Non-Production recruitment depending upon the position. This is a remote opportunity, however are looking for someone located close to the office in Irvine, CA. Responsibilities: • Influence; guide and partner with internal managers both remote and in person to identify, attract, assess and hire the best talent. • Directly research and source passive candidates through multiple channels including internet prospecting, networking, employee referrals, research, internet ads, database searches, etc. to fill open hiring needs • Input job postings, prospect data, job requisitions, candidate information and relevant notes in recruitment database/ATS • Manage daily required activity to meet goals; sourcing, calling prospects, discussing the USI employee value proposition, phone screening, scheduling meetings and managing the candidate through the entire process. • Facilitate candidate testing & evaluations • Debrief managers and candidates • Negotiate offers; close and "post close" candidates • Conduct reference checks (via automated tool) • Work with peer group to establish best practices; ensure consistent brand marketing/USI message; share leads and competitive intelligence • Involved with the tracking of key metrics Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 5+ years of full lifecycle recruitment in a sales environment experience required for production roles • - agency & corporate/business preferred for all other roles • Superior Research and Sourcing skills and a willingness/enthusiasm for cold calling is essential • Self-starter with a superior work ethic and a defined sense of urgency is a must Strong ability to fully manage "client" relationships with hiring managers • - strong/proactive communicator, strong degree of confidence, ability to fully partner on their staffing needs • Excellent verbal & written communication and administrative skills (i.e. MS Office; creating metrics in excel; inputting data in recruitment software) • An understanding and appreciation of broader Human Resources practices and success in navigating a highly matrixed organization is necessary • Insurance or Financial Services recruitment experience is ideal • 4 year degree preferred • Exceptionally strong analytical ability and superior work ethic • Ability to interact with all levels within the organization • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing information and ideas so others easily understand • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and situation with discretion • Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities #LI-Remote #LI-JY1 USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time. $100-$120k plus 10% Bonus Apply tot his job