• This is a strategic and consultative position where you will collaborate with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and other Leaders to understand hiring needs and role requirements while developing effective sourcing strategies.
• Leverage cutting-edge technology tools and platforms to improve sourcing outcomes and uncover top talent efficiently.
• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies to find high-quality candidates through various channels. Includes LinkedIn, job boards, social media, Boolean searches, referrals, associations, alumni groups, etc.
• Develop candidate pipelines by targeting, engaging, and cultivating prospects from top competitors.
• Build and manage Talent Communities and national pipelines within the company’s applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Establish and maintain a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Engage with candidates through personalized outreach. Nurture relationships over time. Vary approaches by function, line of business, special projects, and capacity.
• Assess and screen candidates for suitability and interest based on functional alignment and capacity.
• Stay current on industry trends, talent market insights, competitive intelligence, and sourcing tools and techniques.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and diversity sourcing efforts.
• Accountable for key metrics, including candidate experience, productivity/quality of pipeline, quality of candidate slate, and conversion rates.
• Partner with the talent intelligence team to gather and report competitive intelligence and market data for target companies.
• Maintain accurate and current records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities in the ATS.
• Facilitate sourcing strategy meetings, including huddles and live/offsite strategy sessions.

• 4+ years of proven experience in talent sourcing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• Strong research and sourcing skills. Enthusiasm for direct recruiting and passive candidate outreach.
• Broad knowledge of Human Resources practices. Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence. Ability to engage and build relationships with candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing client requests, while setting clear expectations and timelines.
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills. Ability to track and catalog searches and research projects for future recall.
• Extensive experience with an ATS (e.g., Avature) for accurate candidate record maintenance and reporting of sourcing metrics and outcomes.
• Extensive LinkedIn Recruiter experience required, including full fluency in searching.
• Must be proficient in other sourcing tools, platforms, and analytics such as Zoominfo, Signal Hire, and LinkedIn Talent Insights. X-ray and Boolean search knowledge preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with AI chat tools preferred (e.g., MS Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Solid understanding of recruitment best practices and industry trends.
• Experience with diversity sourcing strategies a plus.

Why USI?
With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.

Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.

Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.

Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.

Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer

• Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
• Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
• Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
• Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).

Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of our latest industry awards and recognitions!

USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.