Talent Acquisition Partner

At American Equity Investment Life Holding Companywe offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NYGENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB :The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for the timely, intentional and effective full-cycle recruitment of talent. The incumbent manages all job descriptions within the company and ensures they are up to date and accurate; sources to pipeline talent and provides reporting that monitors and measures the effectiveness of recruitment and hiring programs.**This position will sit in West Des Moines, IA in an hybrid on-site work schedule**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :Establishes recruitment process, educates managers and communicates / executes best practices.Establishes effective candidate sourcing mechanisms including but not limited to professional networks and affiliations, staffing agency partners, career-based websites, career fairs and employee referral programs.Sources, interviews and presents optimal candidates with demonstrated values and skills that are aligned with American Equity’s overall goals and needs.Consults with hiring managers on candidate selection and job offer details.Ensures services and policies are following company, professional standards and state and federal laws and regulations.Partners with managers and HR peers to facilitate internal talent development and employee movement.Recruitment for early talent and the Internship Program, including participation in career fairs and networking events.Oversees all company job descriptions and works with managers to maintain current and up to date descriptions.Identifies and addresses opportunities for improving HR processes.Build relationships with applicants and past employees to best align talent to business goals and strategy.Performs other related work as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :Direct Reports: 0General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs ): 0EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE :Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business, or other related field of study; plus 4 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience recruiting with proven track record of successfully identifying and attracting top talent.Experience with applicant tracking system(s) and recruitment on third-party job platforms.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS :CP, SCP, PHR, or SPHR a plusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.Expert negotiation skills related to employment offer terms.Ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with all levels of leaders, employees, candidates and outside third parties.Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.Ability to collect and consider multiple inputs/opinions/data and recommend an effective path forward.Demonstrated ability to lead progressive, integrated and sustainable programs that enhance employee engagement.Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate messages that have both positive and negative impact with desirable outcomes.Outstanding professionalism.

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