Talent Acquisition / University Relations Specialist, Senior

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 organizationFoster positive relationships with school leaders, professors, career centers, and academic groups to develop partnershipsComplete 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 departmentsAttract 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 companyDevelop, enhance, and maintain the NJM Internship ProgramPrepare 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 forwardParticipate and coordinate in recruitment events such as campus job fairs and community events to attract talent to NJMAct as a subject matter expert (SME) for university relations best practices, strategies, processes, quality benchmarks, and standards for recruitingResponsible 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 graduatesConduct applicant screenings and facilitate department interviews with qualified candidatesRecruitment Marketing (25%)Plan and implement recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies to attract high-quality applicantsPlan and manage recruitment media campaigns and correspondenceIdentify the tactics and platforms that will be most effective in reaching a specified target audienceCreate and implement strategies for building a talent network/talent communityMarket and promote on and off-site company recruiting eventsServe as brand ambassador at various events in the region, including career fairs or on-campus recruiting eventsUpdate job postings on external sites (including Handshake, LinkedIn, and Indeed)Research marketing and advertising trends in the staffing industryContent Development/Content Management (10%)Suggest improvements to the Careers section of the NJM.com corporate siteCreate engaging job descriptions and social media content, and refresh content as neededMonitor social media activity on employment related websites such as Glassdoor and Indeed about the companySuggest new ideas for improving candidate/applicant experience and engagementKeep abreast of new trends in social media channelsCross-Functional Collaboration/Analyzing Outcomes (20%)Communicate regularly with Talent Acquisition to get a clear view of company's hiring needs and organizational goalsWork closely with HR/Talent Acquisition leadership to develop creative ways for addressing recruitment challengesCollaborate 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 resourcesTrack, measure, and report on campaign results for HR/Talent Acquisition leadershipGenerate monthly updates for HR/Talent Acquisition leadership about upcoming recruitment marketing initiativesCreate and maintain monthly reports on key recruitment marketing metricsAssist in other areas of Talent Acquisition as neededQUALIFICATIONS: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 requiredA Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing, or a relevant field requiredIn-depth knowledge of employer branding strategies and recruitment marketing desiredStrong understanding of the recruitment processes and candidate selection methods requiredHands on experience with recruitment marketing software is a plusProficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint) requiredMust possess reliable transportation to travel to campus recruitment events in the regionOutstanding organizational, analytical, and time management skills requiredExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills requiredMust be detail orientated, able to multitask, and able prioritize their daily workloadCreative thinking and proactive problem-solving skills are requiredPrior experience in the property and casualty insurance industry is a plusPrior experience with a major Applicant Tracking System (ATS), such as Workday, is a plusExperience with a major CRM tool, such as SalesForce, is a plusLegal 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.