Talent Acquisition Partner

Position Overview JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Management, the Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for delivering a high-quality recruitment experience that supports Ascot's global growth and reflects The Ascot Way. This role acts as a key partner to business leaders, ensuring the attraction and selection of exceptional talent aligned with Ascot's culture, values, and business objectives. The TA Partner will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, build diverse talent pipelines, and promote Ascot as an employer of choice through innovative sourcing strategies and strong stakeholder partnerships.

By leveraging market insights and data-driven decision-making, the TA Partner will help Ascot secure the right talent to drive performance and maintain our reputation for excellence.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles, from briefing to offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.
• Partner with HRBPs for alignment on talent strategy and offer consultations.
• Develop tailored sourcing strategies for all roles using advanced tools, social platforms, and networking.
• Ensure the HRIS is utilized for candidate process tracking, developing talent pools, and managing the end-to-end recruitment process.

• Deliver a best-in-class candidate journey that reflects The Ascot Way at every touchpoint.
• Communicate proactively with candidates, providing timely feedback and maintaining transparency throughout the process.

• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, guiding them on market trends and selection best practices.
• Facilitate structured interview processes and ensure hiring decisions are data-driven and competency-based, incorporating The Ascot Way Competency Framework.

• Champion DEI initiatives by embedding inclusive hiring practices and ensuring diverse candidate pipelines.
• Partner with internal teams and external organizations to promote Ascot as an employer of choice and to ensure a diverse talent pool.

• Represent Ascot at industry events, career fairs, and networking forums to strengthen brand visibility.
• Collaborate with Marketing and HR to create compelling recruitment campaigns that showcase Ascot's culture and The Ascot Way.

• Leverage AI-driven tools and recruitment technology to enhance sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.
• Use predictive analytics to identify talent trends and improve hiring outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate and implement innovative tech solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies across global jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold GDPR and PII standards.

• Commitment to The Ascot Way:
  As a member of the HR organization, the Talent Acquisition Partner will embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including at least 5 years leading full-cycle recruitment for underwriting, claims, and other business-critical insurance roles.
• Prior property and casualty insurance industry experience is required, with a proven track record of recruiting underwriting and claims professionals across all levels, from technicians to senior and lead roles.
• Demonstrated mastery across the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle — workforce and hiring-plan partnership with underwriting and claims leaders, intake and role scoping, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, interview governance, offer negotiation, and onboarding handover.
• Strong proactive and executive sourcing capability across direct channels, Linked In Recruiter, talent pipelines, referrals, and search partners, with a proven ability to map the underwriting and claims talent market and fill hard-to-source, niche, and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability…