HR Talent Specialist

Are you passionate about finding and nurturing top talent? Do you enjoy creating meaningful connections and making a lasting impact? If so, CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for an HR Talent Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona. The HR Talent Specialist will be the first point of contact for new employees, take the lead on our UKG Recruiting & Onboarding platform configuration, and serve as a key administrator for our employee Learning and Recognition Programs.

• Recruitment
  • Partner with hiring managers to ensure utilization of resources to source and attract qualified candidates including UKG Recruiting and LinkedIn, serving as the main SME on building candidate pipelines.
  • Responsible for end-to-end offer process including delivery of verbal job offers (including negotiation), drafting of offer letters, and dispositioning of applicants.
  • Review applicants for further action. May do initial phone screening of candidates. Maintains calendars and schedules interviewing appointments.
  • Handles all communications with candidates.
• Onboarding
  • Responsible for UKG Onboarding configurations for new hire Processes for the company's multi-state hiring.
  • Conduct reference checks, background checks, and other pre-employment screenings as needed.
  • Coordinates and schedules the New Employee Orientation in partnership with the Benefits Specialist.
  • Serves as liaison to connect new hires with appropriate HR Staff members to answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
  • Maintains and handles onboarding-related communication to stakeholders.
  • Publishes and communicates schedules, coordinates the process, and ensures up-to-date information and materials.
  • Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant completion/processing of new hire paperwork and requirements.
• Recognition
  • Leads administration of the CopperPoint Employee award program including quarterly awards, years of service, and retirement awards.
  • Responsible for all communication with leaders on written nominations, executive review of nominations, distribution of award monies, and coordination with the corporate communication team.
• Learning
  • Administer and maintain the UKG Learning management system for curriculum development, tracking of training and development opportunities, compiling relevant reports for learning, and allocating appropriate licenses for new hires.
  • Responsible for monthly reports for the Blue Ocean Brain platform.
  • Assist with department projects to execute priorities and strategies that may require flexibility and prioritization of work.
  • May serve as a resource and support to HR Talent Acquisition Manager.
  • Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Thorough knowledge of policy and process development/improvement, data analysis, compensation/recruitment concepts & practices to make recommendations, to affect user efficiency.
• Strong understanding of recruitment techniques and best practices.
• Excellent communication including verbal and written, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, negotiation, and HRIS.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or problem approaches.
• Ability to develop behavioral-based questions for interviewing for various organizational specialties and positions.
• Intermediate to senior-level skills in Microsoft Office suite and HRMS technology.

• Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
• We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee's annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Plan).

Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions. With an expanded Line of insurance products and a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States, CopperPoint embodies stability for policyholders in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company is the corporate parent of Arizona-based CopperPoint Insurance Companies, Alaska National Insurance Company, and other CopperPoint Insurance Entities.

CopperPoint's culture of compassion extends to the community through employee volunteerism, corporate matching, Board service, program sponsorships, and in-kind contributions. We empower employees by providing 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually and matching their personal contributions to the charities of their choice up to $500 per year. In 2020, CopperPoint employees reported 3,500 volunteer hours.

CopperPoint offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other education benefits and business casual dress. CopperPoint is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CopperPoint maintains a drug-free workplace.

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