Talent Acquisition Director

Posted 5 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
7+ Years Experience
Cloud • Insurance • Professional Services • Analytics • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Talent Acquisition Director at CNA leads professional, executive, and early career recruitment across the organization. Responsibilities include developing strategic staffing solutions, managing recruiting metrics, creating policies, and overseeing the Professional Staffing Talent Acquisition Team to ensure operational excellence and compliance with regulations.
Summary Generated by Built In

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, check out our Candidate Guide .
The Talent Acquisition Director is a leadership role responsible for professional, executive, and early careers recruitment across the organization.
Responsibilities include all lines of business and CNA locations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

  • Partners with Talent Acquisition Consultant, HR, and business unit management to design strategic staffing solutions and provide best in class TA services.
  • Develops and maintains staffing plans and recruiting metrics for management review.
  • Serves as point of escalation for recruiting issues and works with key stakeholders to develop and implement creative solutions to staffing issues.
  • Responsible for the creation and execution of recruiting strategies for early career (trainee/intern) opportunities at CNA. Leads the recruiting team (hiring leader and HR partner) during each search and ensures that all parties are performing their role in order to meet recruiting goals. Sets campus strategy, schedules key events, identifies and screens talent, and partners with HR and compensation to design and negotiate offers.
  • Leads the development of recruiting policies and procedures and ensures policies are in compliance with CNA's goals as well as external regulations.
  • Stays up-to-date on trends and developments within the recruiting function, as well as the insurance industry.
  • Responsible for the performance and development of the Professional Staffing Talent Acquisition Team. Ensures flawless delivery of TA Strategy through a focus on Operational Excellence, Modernization of the Function, and Diversity & Inclusion


May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop staff, including a thorough knowledge of performance management theory, policies and systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of corporate/departmental practices and procedures, solid understanding of business and recruiting process workflows, and technical expertise in functional area.
  • Ability to effectively manage and achieve business results and meet short and long range recruiting goals independently and with others.
  • Ability to ensure customer satisfaction/service delivery to all of CNA.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, planning and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to communicate business knowledge and technical information clearly.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business and recruiting related software systems.
  • Must be results oriented.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum of eight years of recruiting experience, including solid knowledge of recruiting process.
  • Typically a minimum of two years management experience.


CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] .

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
7,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1897

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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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HQChicago, IL
Located in the heart of the loop, CNA’s headquarters are at 151 N Franklin. With close proximity to both L and Metra stations.

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