Sr. Human Resources Specialist

Do you get energized working in a fast-paced, structured environment? Do others describe you as proactive, thorough, and driven to be accurate? Are you passionate about creating and supporting a culture that brings out the best in people? If so, then this might be the opportunity for you!

Valmark Financial Group is looking for a candidate that possess these skills to join our team as a Senior HR & Talent Specialist on our Human Resources Team.



COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

At Valmark, people are the most critical component of our long-term success and fittingly the number one reason why our employees say they love working here. Employees encourage each other to succeed and have a true desire to help our advisors and clients, defining the Golden Rule that is the very essence of our culture. We also invest in our people and challenge them to reach new goals with professional development opportunities, while allowing the flexibility of a work-life balance. Our entrepreneurial spirit fosters new ideas and ways of thinking that makes working here interesting and exciting while our management team is collaborative and transparent with a clear vision for long-term success. These things combined have made Valmark a place to find a rewarding and fulfilling career and earned us the distinction of Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio every year since 2020!

Job Summary

As a Sr. HR & Talent Specialist at Valmark Financial Group, your role is to identify, recruit, screen, and attract qualified talent for both Valmark and its clients. Additionally, you will support various Human Resources initiatives such as performance management and employee engagement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment:

· Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, prescreening, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, onboarding, etc.

· Manage effective sourcing and recruitment strategies in collaboration with hiring managers.

· Maintain accurate and current applicant details within Valmark’s applicant tracking system

· Manage contracts with job boards.

· Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in recruiting

2. Employee Engagement/ HR Initiatives

· Own the annual employee engagement survey from launch to closure.

· Manage the Valmark Buddy program.

· Manage the employee gifting program.

· Support the HR Director in other HR projects and initiatives.

3. Technology

· Provide comprehensive technology support for all HR-related systems and tools.

· Serve as the main point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to HR technology.

· Collaborate with the HR team to identify areas for improvement in technology usage and implement solutions.

· Assist with integration of new technology solutions into HR processes.

· Stay current with industry trends and advancements in HR technology to recommend innovative solutions.

Core Competencies:

· Superior verbal and written communication skills with aptitude in conducting interviews.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build mutually beneficial partnerships.

· Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

· Proficient with applicant-tracking software and other HR software.

· Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.

· 5+ years of experience working within Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related department.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Member of Cleveland SHRM, or willingness to join and attend meetings.

Preferred Education and Experience:

· PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, or ability to obtain certification(s).

· 1-3 years of financial services industry experience.

· Experience with HRIS systems

Physical Demands:

This is a largely sedentary role with occasional travel. It may involve prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and repetitive motions in the hands/wrists due to consistent computer use.

Expected Hours of Work:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in working hours is allowed, but the employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Travel outside of expected work hours required to attend conferences and seminars relevant to job responsibilities.