Agent Recruitment Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Agent Recruitment SpecialistAmerican Federal, an AmeriLife affiliate, is seeking a driven and relationship-focused Talent Acquisition & Agent Recruitment Specialist to support insurance agent recruiting, onboarding, and growth initiatives. This role is primarily responsible for sourcing, engaging, screening, and coordinating the hiring of independent insurance agents while maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective candidates. The position partners closely with Managing Directors, Sales Leaders, and field administrators to support recruiting efforts, improve onboarding conversion rates, and drive agency growth.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, highly motivated, and comfortable building relationships through proactive outreach, networking, and candidate engagement.Recruiting & Talent AcquisitionSource, identify, and engage active and passive insurance agent candidates through job boards, social media platforms, referrals, networking events, and other recruiting channels.Conduct initial candidate outreach, pre-screens, and qualification interviews to assess experience, licensing status, and fit for agency opportunities.Schedule and coordinate interviews with Managing Directors, Sales Managers, and hiring leaders.Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process to deliver a positive candidate experience.Develop and manage candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.Track recruiting activity, candidate progress, and hiring metrics within ATS and CRM systems.Attend recruiting events, career fairs, industry networking functions, and hiring initiatives to increase candidate flow and market presence.Build and maintain relationships with prospective agents to promote long-term engagement and future recruiting opportunities.Agent Onboarding & Growth SupportPartner with agency administrators to facilitate licensing, contracting, onboarding, and training requirements.Monitor onboarding pipelines and follow up with candidates and field administrators to drive completion and improve placement ratios.Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure compliance with internal processes and documentation requirements.Support new agent integration by serving as a resource throughout the onboarding journey.Maintain accurate candidate and agent records, ensuring timely updates within recruiting and onboarding systems.Business Development & Agency SupportConduct outbound prospecting and lead-generation activities to identify potential recruiting and business development opportunities.Collaborate with sales leadership to support agent growth initiatives and appointment-generation strategies.Assist with recruiting campaigns, talent marketing efforts, and community outreach programs.Utilize CRM systems to track outreach, candidate engagement, recruiting activities, and performance metrics.Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for agency expansion and talent acquisition improvements.QualificationsHigh School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.2-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, sales recruiting, agency operations, business development, or a related field.Experience recruiting insurance agents, financial professionals, or sales professionals strongly preferred.Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools preferred.Strong networking, relationship-building, and candidate engagement skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple openings and priorities simultaneously.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.