Summary
Responsible for full-cycle recruitment while also supporting a wide range of HR functions including onboarding, employee engagement, compliance and HR administration.
Duties And Responsibilities
Recruiting & Onboarding (Primary Focus 60%-70%)
- Manage fullcycle recruitment for various roles across departments, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and extending offers.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define role requirements and announcements.
- Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract toptier candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking opportunities.
- Maintain and optimize the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure compliance with hiring policies and employment laws.
- Coordinate interview schedules and ensure timely and professional communication with candidates.
- Track recruiting metrics and prepare regular reports on hiring activity.
- Collaborate with Marketing team on employer branding initiatives to enhance company reputation as an employer or choice.
- Conduct initial screening interviews and provide recommendations for further consideration with hiring teams.
- Participate in screening activities and act as primary point of contact for candidate communications, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
- Conduct new hire orientation to ensure seamless transition for new employees.
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines for hardtofill and future positions.
HR Administration Responsibilities (30%-40%)
- Maintain employee records, including new hire documentation, employee files, benefits records and beneficiary forms.
- Assist with benefits administration and communications.
- Assist with audits, reporting, and compliancerelated tasks tied to recruitment and employment practices.
- Maintain HR Intranet site and quarterly HR Newsletter.
- Support initiatives around employee engagement, training and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws including required postings.
Properly adheres to company risk management principles:
- Adhering to and supporting GBU’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework. oUnderstanding and complying with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; completing all required training; executing and monitoring controls effectively (as applicable); appropriately identifying, assessing, escalating and remediating risks, potential issues and control failures (as applicable); and reporting compliance or regulatory concerns to management.
- Understanding and conducting oneself in accordance with the Employee Handbook and preserving GBU’s brand and reputation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Human Resources or related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ related experience and/or training
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Strong understanding of sourcing techniques, recruiting tools, and ATS platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Prior experience in the insurance industry preferred
ABOUT US:
GBU Financial Life (GBU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit fraternal benefit society founded in Pittsburgh in 1892. Formed to provide financial security and benefits to its members, GBU is non-denominational and has grown to be a profitable life and annuity insurer with over $4 billion in assets. As Pennsylvania’s largest fraternal, and the nation’s fifth, GBU serves more than 60,000 members across the country with a 49-state sales and marketing footprint which will continue to grow until we are a nationwide provider. GBU partners with a network of 2,000 agents to market and distribute a variety of life insurance and retirement products, including term life, permanent life, and fixed annuities.
GBU stays true to its fraternal roots, commitment, and mission by serving as an active supporter and contributor to well-known charities such as American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, and military-focused initiatives, among others. We are also heavily involved in sponsoring various programs such as scholarships, grants, and other fraternal programs for our members. Giving back to the community and integrating the membership into service-oriented activities is an important part of GBU’s fabric and culture.
GBU’s office and main operations are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We employ a staff of around 125 loyal, tenured employees. GBU is financially strong and earned an “A-” A.M. Best rating due to our thoughtful investment and long-term financial growth approach. Controlled growth and long-term financial management and investing are core to the company’s success in achieving the strong financial position we have today.
