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Director, Talent Acquisition

Bethel, CT · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading global talent acquisition activities for Resonetics, ensuring the attraction, selection, and hiring of diverse, high-quality talent ...

Director, Talent Acquisition

Shelton, CT · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

Job Overview The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the enterprise Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (CoE) for Hubbell. The team is responsible for all salaried recruiting across the United ...

Talent Acquisition Specialist Reports to: Chief Legal Officer Grade Level: [ ] FLSA: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading the full-cycle recruitment ...

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How much do talent jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for talent in Connecticut is $33.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.71 and $39.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a talent?

'Talent' jobs typically refer to roles involved in identifying, recruiting, managing, and developing individuals with skills valuable to an organization, often within human resources or the entertainment industry. In HR, talent professionals focus on talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development. In entertainment, 'talent' can also mean individuals like actors, musicians, or performers, and the teams that manage their careers. These jobs are crucial for ensuring organizations or productions have the right people to achieve their goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

To thrive as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you need a solid understanding of recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, and workforce planning, often supported by a degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR software, and sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter is typically required. Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills help you connect with candidates and hiring managers. These skills ensure effective recruitment processes, high-quality hires, and a positive employer brand in a competitive talent market.

How does a Talent Acquisition Specialist typically collaborate with hiring managers to ensure successful recruitment?

Talent Acquisition Specialists work closely with hiring managers to understand the specific needs of each vacancy, including required skills and team dynamics. They often participate in initial intake meetings, provide market insights, and help refine job descriptions. Throughout the recruitment process, they act as a liaison, ensuring clear communication between candidates and the hiring team, coordinating interviews, and offering guidance on selection to ensure a seamless hiring experience.

What is the difference between Talent vs Recruiter?

AspectTalentRecruiter
CredentialsVaries; often includes HR or industry-specific certificationsTypically HR or recruiting certifications, such as AIRS or SHRM
Work EnvironmentIn-house HR teams, staffing agencies, or talent acquisition departmentsRecruitment agencies, corporate HR, or staffing firms
Industry UsageUsed broadly across industries for talent acquisition and managementPrimarily in recruiting and staffing sectors
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on managing and developing talent poolsFocuses on sourcing and hiring candidates

While both Talent and Recruiter roles are involved in hiring, Talent professionals often focus on broader talent management, development, and retention strategies, whereas Recruiters primarily concentrate on sourcing and filling specific job openings. Understanding these differences helps organizations optimize their hiring processes and talent strategies.

What are the most commonly searched types of Talent jobs in Connecticut?

The most popular types of Talent jobs in Connecticut are:

Infographic showing various Talent job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,819 per year, or $33.1 per hour.

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Operations

Hartford, CT • On-site


Travelers Companies (Import)
Insurance Services • 10K+ employees

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 313 rated insurance

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students


$94K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$94,400.00 - $155,800.00

Target Openings

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What Is the Opportunity?

The Manager, Talent Acquisition (TA) and Talent Management (TM) Administration serves as the primary point of accountability for the management of targeted small to medium size projects and programs that support the achievement of our talent goals. You will serve as a liaison between TA and TM and support functions and provide high level analytical analysis/recommendations.

What Will You Do?

  • Work with the Talent Acquisition (TA) and Talent Management (TM) stakeholders to provide support for technology enhancements, project management, vendor management and analytics.

  • Support the prioritization of initiatives, manage timelines, and influence business partners to meet deadlines and advance critical projects.

  • Build and maintain relationships with HR Operations, HR Technology, HR communications, Legal, Employee Relations and Procurement. Ensure Recruiting and Talent Management programs and processes are communicated in a strategic, efficient, and effective manner.

  • Define key Talent Acquisition and Talent Management operational metrics and monitor trends.

  • Participate in the roll out of new functionality in Workday and other HR Technologies including development of requirements and user acceptance testing. Provide support for recruiters and Talent Management Practice Leads on the usage of these tools including the development of training as needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 -7 years of related work experience including project management experience.
  • Experience developing requirements and completing user acceptance testing a plus as is training experience.
  • Solid understanding of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management technologies and other HRIS tools.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, analytic and communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
  • Excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team as well as to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through to ensure timely completion.

What is a Must Have?

  • High School degree.
  • Five years of work experience in a related role.

What Is in It for You?

  • Health Insurance:Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement:Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off:Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program:The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement:We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.


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About Travelers

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We are an insurance company that cares. Travelers takes on the risk and provides the coverage you need to protect the things that are important to you — your home, your car, your valuables and your business — so you don’t have to worry. We have been around for more than 165 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers. Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us a leader in personal, business and specialty insurance and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers.

Industry

Insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1853


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Benefits

Hours and flexibility

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