The MJ Companies · 18 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Carmel, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe MJ Companies is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for the organization. This role involves partnering with hiring managers, executing tailored sourcing strategies, and managing the recruitment process to ensure a strong candidate pipeline that reflects the company's culture and values.
ConsultingInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs, role requirements, and team dynamics
Create and execute tailored sourcing strategies based on position level, business unit, and talent market insights
Provide consultative support to stakeholders, offering guidance on job descriptions, interview structures, and hiring decisions
Educate hiring managers on talent market research specific to the geographic location of the hiring need
Proactively source qualified candidates using job boards, social media, networking, referrals, events and community partnerships
Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates, industry contacts, and talent communities to reduce time-to-fill and support strategic workforce planning
Conduct preliminary interviews to assess candidate fit and alignment with role competencies and culture
Evaluate candidate assessments and provide hiring team with interview questions based on findings
Coordinate interview processes, including scheduling, feedback collection, and debriefs, ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience
Manage requisitions and candidate pipelines in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), maintaining accurate and compliant records
Track key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline health) and share insights with stakeholders to improve process outcomes
Identify and support continuous improvements in recruiting workflows, systems, and candidate engagement tactics
Maintain consistent follow up and collaboration with hiring team throughout hiring process
Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and campus recruiting efforts to build a diverse and qualified talent pool
Contribute to employer branding initiatives by helping craft recruitment marketing materials and promoting company culture externally
Champion inclusive hiring practices and partner with internal teams on DEIB-focused recruiting strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
2–4 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
Strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices and recruitment compliance
Experience partnering with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and fill roles across various functions
Proven ability to manage multiple searches at once while maintaining a high standard of candidate and stakeholder experience
Familiarity with employer branding strategies and talent marketing tactics
Experience supporting DEIB recruiting efforts and working with diverse candidate pipelines is a plus
Proficient in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with Greenhouse or similar platform preferred
Comfortable using recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, and other job boards or sourcing technologies
Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
Able to analyze recruiting data and trends to inform strategy and improve results
Maintains compliance with data protection standards, including confidentiality of candidate and hiring information
Preferred
Experience supporting DEIB recruiting efforts and working with diverse candidate pipelines is a plus
Experience with Greenhouse or similar platform preferred
Company
The MJ Companies
The MJ Companies exists to inspire the success, fulfillment, and wellbeing of each person it serves: associates and their families, business partners, clients, and the community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cindy H. Stellhorn
Executive Vice President/Partner
Britni Shrout
Chief Marketing Officer
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