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JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role is part of CNA's national underwriting & risk control talent acquisition team for commercial and specialty lines. Individual contributor, demonstrating a high level of expertise in recruiting to the businesses they support. Acts as an internal consultant to HR and business partners throughout the recruiting lifecycle. Performs all recruitment activities involved in the development of recruiting strategy, candidate pool development, delivering diverse slates of talent, offer development and negotiations. Responsible for early careers, diversity programs, and professional level roles for a region and/or business unit(s) they support within the company. Recognized by the business as a talent and recruiting expert.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Creates and executes the recruiting strategy and recruiting operations for a business unit(s) and/ or region. Leads the recruiting team (hiring manager, interviewer, HR generalist and recruiting coordinator) during each search and ensures that everyone is performing their role and the team is meeting recruiting goals.
2. Develops sourcing strategies to support assigned business unit(s). Knows the best sourcing channels to reach different candidate segments.
3. Identifies and assesses candidates, conducts pre-screens, interviews and obtains feedback from management and candidates.
4. Assists in the training and development of Recruiting Consultant(s) and/or Recruiting Specialist(s) using expertise and best practice approaches.
5. Manages assigned recruiting projects including process changes.
6. Develops a database of high potential, passive candidates through pipelining efforts and relationship recruiting.
7. Advises hiring managers and generalist with offer recommendations. Extends and negotiates offers.
8. Participates in maintaining and monitoring vendor relationships and makes vendor recommendations to management as needed.
9. Prepares and submits staffing activity and analysis as well as other reports for management.
10. Stays current on hiring trends, competitor information and employment market conditions.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Solid recruitment/sourcing expertise using best practices, techniques, and technology.
2. Ability to influence employment decisions of prospects and candidates
3. Ability to assess applicant/candidate quality, skills and fit to identify best talent for the position(s)
4. Solid knowledge of the business and operations for business unit(s) supported
5. Ability to understand the talent needs of hiring managers ? awareness of the organization's talent strategy.
6. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
7. Ability to deal with and resolve ambiguous, confidential and sensitive situations
8. Strong communication and consulting skills
9. Customer service focus
10. Proactively develops relationships both across areas of business and candidates
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree, in a related discipline, or equivalent
2. Typically a minimum of seven years recruiting experience in either a corporate or agency setting
3. AIRS and diversity recruiting certification(s) preferred
4. Insurance experience recruiting for commercial underwriters preferred.
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CNA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CNA and has not been reviewed or approved by CNA.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plan design—with an automatic company contribution plus match—materially boosts total compensation and is highlighted as a standout element. Feedback suggests this structure provides dependable long‑term value beyond base pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses are common across many roles, supporting a predictable incentive component in total compensation. This consistency helps lift overall pay satisfaction in functions where bonus eligibility is standard.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and options like PTO purchase and paid family leave create a broad time‑off package. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall rewards mix.
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What We Do
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. As a company of allies, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive culture for all employees. Our eight Employee Resource Groups elevate the voices of underrepresented groups and champion critical DEI initiatives in the workplace and beyond. We strive to promote an environment of inclusion and continuously work to ensure all employees feel valued and respected.
Why Work With Us
CNA knows the importance of having the tools you need to expand your expertise and develop your career. With a variety of cross-discipline and cross-functional opportunities, CNA provides you with the tools and resources needed to customize your career path and understand what is needed to be effective in your role.
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