Manager, Talent Acquisition

The Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading the organization’s talent acquisition function by developing and executing recruitment strategies that attract, engage, and hire high-quality talent aligned with business objectives. This role oversees the full recruitment lifecycle, leads and develops the talent acquisition team, partners with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs, and drives continuous improvement in recruiting processes, technology, metrics, and candidate experience. The Manager, Talent Acquisition ensures hiring practices support organizational growth while promoting exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to deliver high-quality recruiting services and achieve departmental objectivesServe as a strategic talent advisor, elevating Talent Acquisition's voice and influence in hiring decisions to ensure the organization attracts and selects top talent aligned with business objectivesSupports the development and execution enterprise recruiting strategies aligned with workforce planning and organizational prioritiesPartner with business leaders and Human Resources to understand current and future talent needs and develop proactive sourcing strategiesOversee the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring consistency, efficiency, compliance, and a positive candidate experienceEstablish recruiting priorities, allocate resources, and monitor workload across the Talent Acquisition teamManage a portfolio of requisitions, participate in recruiting for key leadership and/or difficult-to-fill positions to ensure critical hiring needs are metDevelop and maintain recruiting metrics and dashboards, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, candidate experience, and recruiting costsAnalyze labor market trends and recommend recruiting strategies that improve the organization’s ability to attract top talentManage relationships with external recruiting partners, search firms, universities, and other talent sources while optimizing vendor utilization and spendEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including equal employment opportunity requirementsPartner with compensation team and HR leadership to develop competitive hiring strategies and offersIdentify opportunities to improve recruiting technology, workflows, and operational efficiencies, including applicant tracking system optimizationPrepare reports and presentations for senior leadership regarding hiring activity, trends, and recruiting performancePerform other duties as assigned Education Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required Experience 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruiting experience, including experience with full-cycle recruitment5+ years of talent acquisition leadership experience3+ years of talent acquisition experience within a property & casualty insurance carrierExperience working in a large, complex financial services company preferred (1000+ employees)Experience developing recruiting strategies for professional, technical, and leadership positionsExperience utilizing applicant tracking systems, recruitment technologies, and talent analyticsExperience working collaboratively with senior leaders and hiring managers in a consultative capacity Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, employment laws, and recruiting compliance requirementsStrong leadership, coaching, and team development skillsAbility to build trusted partnerships with leaders across all levels of the organizationStrong consultative, influencing, and relationship management skills.Excellent interviewing and talent assessment capabilitiesStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and translate data into actionable recommendationsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skillsProficiency with applicant tracking systems, HR technology, and Microsoft Office applicationsStrong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to qualityAbility to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism Location: This position may be full-time in a UFG facility, hybrid (flexible between office and home) or fully remote. Pay Transparency Statement UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $123,000 - $164,000 annually, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography and market data. In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: Annual incentive compensationMedical, dental, vision & life insuranceAccident, critical Illness & short-term disability insuranceRetirement plans with employer contributionsGenerous time-off programPrograms designed to support the employee well-being and financial security This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.