Early Career & Experienced Talent Recruiter

Job Family

Talent Acquisition

Job Description Summary

The Early Career & Experienced Talent Recruiter will support all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization. This person will play a critical role in ensuring that the best possible talent is hired. The recruiter must be able to successfully manage, prioritize and close searches against a timeline and have experience setting benchmarks, metrics, and understand how to prioritize. They thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, can roll up their sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. The Recruiter will be responsible for hiring for our intern, entry level, and experienced talent at a variety of levels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Work with hiring managers to understand the requirements of each role.
• 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.
• Attend career fairs, and host career days to connect with potential candidates during intern recruiting season
• Build relationships with university staff and faculty at target universities
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess skills for intermediate, entry-level positions, and internships.
• Screen resumes to determine which candidates meet the minimum requirements and screen applicants through phone and video interviews.
• Identify and reach out to prospective candidates through traditional and creative sourcing methods including but not limited to: internal database searches, Handshake, Simplicity, LinkedIn, Indeed and other social media searches, and job board resume searches.
• Qualifies candidates and conducts screening calls and in-person/video interviews.
• 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.
• Facilitate the offer process by extending offer and negotiating employment terms.
• Prepares, coordinates and facilitates onsite events for the finance, and actuarial internship programs
• Manages relationships with active interns and identifies full time opportunities for graduating interns
• Maintaining a pipeline of candidates using effective sourcing strategies and utilize creative recruiting methods to source new talent in untapped markets.
• Follows appropriate recruiting and hiring process
• Minimize risk by maintaining proper documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent education and experience.
• 2+ years recruiting, Human Resources, customer service or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior campus recruiting experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and negotiation skills, with a keen focus on delivering business results
• 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
• Effective relationship building skills with candidates, staff and faculty partners, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and effective collaboration
• Financial Services and/or Insurance Industry experience, specifically work within a finance and/or actuarial organization
• Experience with Workday

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position requiring up to three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, Cedar Rapids). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• Able to commute to the office and travel to key institutions in the Pennsylvania/Maryland region.

Compensation

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $64,000 - $83,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) 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 possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Disclaimer
Beware of fake job offers!

We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

• We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
• Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.

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.

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.

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.

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