"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments:  Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess.  Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Temporary Talent Acquisition Coordinator provides an exceptional entry level opportunity for someone looking to break into the Recruiting or Human Resources areas!  S/he will work virtually from a home based office and support one or more experienced Talent Acquisition Partners and have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sourcing, engaging, assessing and onboarding the most talented individuals in the insurance industry.  The anticipated duration of the assignment will be approximately 6 months and may lead to a full time role. 

Duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Reviewing and assessing candidate resumes and managing candidate correspondence.
• Conducting candidate screening discussions
• Coordinating candidate interviews and travel
• Managing candidate onboarding activities including background verifications and other assessments
• Interfacing with third party vendors as needed to expedite candidate onboarding and hiring

• BA/BS degree required
• 3+ years of prior work experience in a professional environment ideally in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources
• The ideal candidate is a fast-paced self-starter, capable of handling numerous recruiting projects simultaneously for positions that range from entry-level to management.
• The ability to work efficiently in an environment that changes quickly and meet tight deadlines is a must.
• This position requires initiative, excellent follow-up skills and openness to learning and applying those learnings to future activities.
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal with  well-developed questioning and listening abilities.
• Ability to evaluates candidates' strengths compared with requirements, and make well supported recommendations for those who should be further considered for employment.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to take setbacks/rejection in stride
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite application (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and able to quickly grasp other programs- iCIMs (our applicant tracking system) and WorkDay (our HR system)