Recruiter - State National

Markel is seeking a dynamic Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team! This key role will be responsible for executing a full‑life cycle recruitment strategy to attract top talent to our State National business in Bedford, Texas. The ideal candidate will use strategic sourcing expertise and market awareness to shape the way we attract, engage, and recruit top talent.

• Manage a recruitment strategy for all non‑exempt roles within State National including corporate and business functions with an emphasis on talent pipeline to ensure we meet current and future staffing requirements.
• Full life‑cycle recruitment of non‑exempt hires: sourcing, screening & assessment, candidate submittals, manage the interview process, and negotiate offers on behalf of Markel.
• Administer assessments to selected candidates.
• Provide regular updates and needs calibration to hiring teams and HRBPs.
• Leverage the company EVP to implement marketing strategies aligned with State National’s brand, vision and core values to attract and hire exceptional and diverse talent.
• Leverage networking skills, as well as Workday Recruiter, social media, job boards, employee referrals, search engine optimization and Linked In recruiting tools to pipeline and hire top talent.
• Represent State National as an employer of choice at local career fairs and college campuses.

• 2+ years of recruiting, sourcing, or high‑volume sales experience. Background in non‑exempt/hourly or call center operations recruiting is highly desired.
• Can perform all aspects of talent search including leveraging AI tools, internet search optimization, innovative candidate sourcing programs, networking, pre‑screening, offer negotiations, and candidate relationship management.
• Proficiency in utilizing various sourcing techniques, tools, and platforms; including AI, Boolean search, market research, Linked In Recruiter, and social media.
• Exceptional client service and candidate relationship management skills required.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), Workday preferred.
• Able to comprehend and apply related federal, state, and local laws.

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

$62,400‑$85,000 + 12% incentive target

• Competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full‑time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectionate or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available;

medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, and family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence;

public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or non‑use of lawful products off employer premises during non‑work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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