Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.

Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an ambitious Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist who will be responsible for attracting top talent to join our team. You will learn and develop best recruiting practices to help build out the talent acquisition strategy. As a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, connecting, and qualifying candidates against open requisitions while also helping to drive strategic initiatives and planning the implementation of recruiting campaigns.

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively support full cycle recruiting including sourcing, applicant testing, interviewing, presenting, conducting background checks, and closing qualified entry-level to executive-level candidates as assigned by the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Provide excellent applicant and internal customer management service.
• Take the initiative to develop candidate profiles together with hiring managers by understanding the required skills, the impact of the role, and cultural fit to the team and company.
• Write and coordinate organization of web page content; create Applicant Tracking System requisitions and job board postings, and position-specific screening questionnaires.
• Assist with companywide recruiting projects and serve as back-up staff/leadership as needed.
• Collaborate to develop a compelling recruitment strategy to hire according to projected staffing plans and increase recruiting's efficiency.
• Develop strong hiring manager partnerships and empower them to make informed hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of hiring managers to teach hiring managers more effective interviewing and assessment skills.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Collaborate with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Negotiate potential offers.
• Own your data and use it to build your strategy.
• Be an ambassador for our culture and mission.
• May be involved in mentoring or guiding more junior level recruiters or support staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Exceptionally detail-oriented and process driven; with the ability to manage competing priorities.

· Strong sense of urgency, ability to prioritize, and excellent organizational skills.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to source qualified candidates, both active and passive.
• Demonstrated ability to command the attention and respect of senior level executives as well as hiring managers and candidates.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and hiring hard-to-find candidates and working in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated success in filling a variety of roles at all levels.
• Ability to understand business objectives and culture and translate these to hiring requirements.
• Must be flexible with the ability to adjust a search as business requirements change.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally as a team member and with all levels of people required.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Exhibits a professional, confident, and outgoing demeanor.
• Demonstrates ability to think analytically and strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of recruiting experience (agency and/or corporate); in a fast-paced, metrics driven environment.
• 1+ years of technical recruiting experience.

Additional Requirements and Details:

· Travel required up to 10% of the time.

· Ability to work remotely with a stable internet connection on an as-needed basis

· Located and working from an office location (when required)*

· Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

· Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).

· Frequent sitting and/or standing.

*Our offices are currently closed due to COVID-19 and are scheduled to re-open mid 2021.

THE VERTAFORE STORY

Over the past 50 years, Vertafore has advanced the entire insurance distribution channel with the best software solutions in the industry. Today, we're proud to say hundreds of thousands of Vertafore users rely on our solutions to write business faster, reduce costs, and fuel growth by increasing collaboration and streamlining processes. Vertafore leads the industry with secure, cloud-based mobile products that provide superior reporting and analytics, delivering actionable insight- right when customers need it most. We partner with other leading technology companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to improve the way our customers do business and serve their customers.

The Vertafore Way

Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.

· Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.

· Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.

· Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.

· Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.

· Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.

· We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.

Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.