Talent Acquisition and Development Lead

Who We Are:

MetLife Legal Plans is the country's largest provider of legal voluntary benefits. We have more than 40 years of experience in employee legal services and are committed to providing excellent care to our plan members, sponsors and 18,000+ attorneys.

We are trusted by nearly 7 million families and more than 200 Fortune 500 companies who offer our service as an employee benefit.

It’s an exciting time to join our team. We are growing quickly and have a bold vision for our future as we evolve our company to dream bigger, move faster, and use creativity and technology to build products people love.

MLP's Core 4:

• Put customers first
• Be the Best
• Make things easier
• Succeed together

A Day in the Life of Talent Acquisition and Development Lead at MetLife Legal Plans:

• Coordinate and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention fostering a culture of inclusion
•  Designs and manages training and development programs supporting employee growth and career progression
• Conducts regular assessments to gather employee feedback and identify areas of improvement
• Partners with leaders to align talent development & recruiting strategies to company’s overall objectives
• Works closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment plans
• Manages Talent Acquisition process, including Applicant Tracking System updates, notes and workflows, administration of job postings and any related external advertising; weekly updates to stakeholders; and preparation of new hire offers to support onboarding process.
• Develops and manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Identifies active and passive candidates and develops pipelines for current and future vacancies, hard-to-fill roles, and high-volume roles.
• Measures, analyzes, and reports on Talent Acquisition practices against established metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition and employee development
• Experience with applicant tracking systems or customer relationship management systems
• Experience using social media outlets for talent acquisition
• Desire to challenge status quo and implement fresh, new ways of working
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to manage and deliver on multiple competing priorities
• Credible, optimistic, and confident, committed to delivering high-quality work
• Demonstrates learning agility and curiosity
• Motivated by collaboration and the opportunity to work with others towards a common goal
• Driven to continue to develop professionally at MetLife Legal Plans
• Passion for enhancing the employee experience and promoting professional growth
• Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an HRIS – ADP preferred
• Previous experience developing talent management philosophy/recruiting programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives effectively
• Ability to train managers on recruiting and retaining talent

Travel: Less than 5% travel required for this role. 

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitude, and ability to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.