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Talent Acquistion Associate

Protective Life Insurance Company
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
2801 U.S. 280 (Show on map)
Jul 26, 2025
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. About Protective: At Protective Life, our people are the most important resource. We are searching for a skilled and experienced Talent Acquisition Associate to join our team and help to bring the right people to our organization. Our Talent Acquisition team works across several business lanes and geographies, utilizing various tools and techniques to source, attract and engage top talent. Position Overview The Talent Acquisition Associate role will work in partnership with the broader Talent Acquisition team to execute the overall company talent strategies. This role supports full cycle recruiting across various business units, with a primary focus on high-volume hiring for Operations and Shared Services business lanes. You'll collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates to deliver a seamless and engaging recruitment experience. This role will report directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition and have significant exposure to all levels of leadership in the company. This role offers hybrid flexibility, based in our Birmingham, AL office. Responsibilities Partner with hiring leaders, HR partners, and Talent Acquisition colleagues to understand hiring needs and deliver effective recruiting solutions. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including resume screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and offer negotiation. Lead the high-volume recruitment efforts for Operations and Shared Services roles, with ability to flex into other business lanes and spaces as needed. Coordinate and support external outreach and campus recruitment initiatives to enhance brand visibility and talent engagement. Utilize knowledge of various recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to identify quality candidates and create robust talent funnels. Proactively build talent pipelines in anticipation of future staffing needs and employ creative processes to cultivate a best-in-class candidate experience. Craft effective recruitment strategies, driving diverse candidate pools. Ensure compliance with recruiting processes, systems, and documentation, including pre-employment screening, reference checks, and offer letter creation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person). Strong knowledge of employment laws and best practices related to hiring. Excellent communications skills and data-driven mindset. Ability to develop partnerships and rapport with key stakeholders and business leaders. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills. Experience with MS Office, recruiting technologies, sourcing tools, and data usage. Requirements BA/BS degree in business, HR, or related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of full cycle recruiting experience. 2+ years of experience supporting High Volume Hiring initiatives. Protective's targeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 . Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective's total compensation package for employees. Employee Benefits: We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits ( e.g. , paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective's platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company's benefit plans. Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability : If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email martina.winston@protective.com . This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.