Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

About the role

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition leads Valmark's full-cycle talent acquisition strategy and execution. Approximately 75% to 80% of the role is dedicated to leading proactive recruiting for Valmark and supporting Valmark RightFit searches, with accountability for sourcing, candidate quality, hiring speed, hiring-manager communication, and complete pipeline visibility in Crelate. This role requires a driven, proactive, and persistent recruiter who creates momentum, actively sources passive candidates, challenges stalled searches, and moves candidates and hiring managers toward timely decisions. Approximately 20% to 25% of the role is dedicated to additional HR responsibilities during periods of lower recruiting demand, including administering the performance-management process, coordinating employee training and development programs, and supporting other talent-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive, full-cycle recruiting for Valmark and support Valmark RightFit searches, from search strategy and sourcing through screening, interviewing, selection, offer development, and candidate close.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive candidates for critical and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Gain a deep understanding of each position and its requirements to effectively assess candidate fit and deliver high-quality talent.
• Work closely with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, establish recruiting plans, provide candid market feedback, and maintain urgency throughout each search.
• Drive recruiting activity through persistent follow-up, decisive recommendations, and accountability for timely next steps and decisions.
• Deliver a responsive, professional candidate experience that strengthens Valmark's employment brand.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current candidate and search information in Crelate so hiring managers and HR leaders have clear pipeline visibility.
• Use recruiting metrics and market data to evaluate results, identify barriers, and continuously improve hiring speed and candidate quality.
• Assist with recruiting for Valmark's NextGen Advisor Pathway and other early-talent pipelines, including internships and entry-level opportunities.
• Develop and sustain relationships with colleges, universities, career centers, faculty, student organizations, and other campus partners.
• Re