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Talent Acquisition

Job Description Summary

This is a contract Finance Recruiter role responsible for prioritizing, executing, and closing complex searches while meeting defined metrics and performance benchmarks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and leverages analytics to develop effective talent strategies.
Successful candidates bring deep expertise in talent delivery, along with strong industry networks and business acumen. They build credible, consultative relationships with hiring leaders and are highly skilled in candidate generation, assessment, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
This role requires a proactive and organized recruiter who can effectively manage competing priorities, challenge stakeholders when needed, and operate with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining a high level of customer focus and collaboration.
Key responsibilities include developing innovative sourcing strategies, serving as the primary liaison for candidates, generating and nurturing leads, conducting initial phone screens, maintaining accurate candidate records, and partnering closely with internal teams to support hiring goals.
*Please note this is a 9-12 month contract position that is not eligible for Transamerica's benefits*

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring to build and execute effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.

• Partner effectively with recruiting team peers and cross-functional partners (Compensation, HR, Systems and Programs teams, etc.)

• Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company.

• Recruit passive candidates at senior levels and develop sophisticated closing strategies that match fit and motivation rather than focusing on selling alone.

• Work with ATS system (Workday) for logging and tracking all recruitment activity

• Write recruitment strategy documents with deliverables, timelines and a formal tracking process.

• Interview candidates within the framework of the position specification. Possess strong ability to screen, interview and prepare a candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline.

• Partner with the recruiting manager on fostering excellence in the team's culture and driving productivity.

• Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision.

• Excellent communication, organizational and negotiation skills.

• Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement; ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships, must pursue conscious cost-containment efforts in recruiting, continually seek new sourcing options, and develop creative approaches to delivering candidates to the customer.

• Ability to execute recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management.

• Strong consulting skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as a team leader and member.

• Possess strong analytic skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team.

• Ability to execute searches at all levels

• Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement; ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships, must pursue conscious cost-containment efforts in recruiting, continually seek new sourcing options, and develop creative approaches to delivering candidates to the customer.

• Identifies and utilizes innovative sourcing methods, posts positions, performs resume review, conducts candidate screens and participates in feedback towards making a hiring decision.

• Recruits, screens, and interviews internal and external applicants to fill current or expected job vacancies. Reviews and evaluates applicants work history, education, training, and other qualifications.

• Notifies applicants of consideration or rejection; interviews those selected that meet organizations qualifications. Informs candidates of jobs duties/responsibilities, compensation and benefits programs, work schedule/conditions, career advancement opportunities, etc. Conducts and scores, or arranges for, testing of applicants, records results and other relevant information.

• Prepares and extends job offers; /or authorizes appropriate paperwork.

• Possesses and applies broad knowledge of concepts and principles or exhibits technical expertise in a specific area with minimal instruction or guidance with appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action; performs moderately difficult assignments with diverse scope and complexity, requiring a great deal of originality, creativity and problem solving with initiative and independent judgement required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field or equivalent education and/or experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources and/or Recruiting

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Services and/or Insurance Industry experience

• Expertise with financial recruitment (accountants, financial analysts, tax, audit)

• Proficiency with ATS and CRM tools, specifically Workday

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Denver). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Remote work will be considered outside of these locations.

Compensation

• The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between$40 - $60/ hour.Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, experience, geography, work location designation and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

*Please note this is a 9-12 month contract position that is not eligible for Transamerica's benefits*

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023