Talent Acquisition & Development Manager

Company: K2 Insurance Services, LLC
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

K2 Insurance Services is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition & Development Manager to join its HR Team. This position is available Remote: however, some travel is required. K2 Insurance Services offers the opportunity to join a company in growth mode. Our pay and benefits program includes a competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid-time off in a year of hire; 401(K) with employer match. Job Summary The Talent Acquisition and Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire recruitment cycle and developing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies. The manager is also responsible for assessing, developing and implementing employee learning programs aimed at enhancing employee skills, motivating staff and strengthening team dynamics. This position is crucial in ensuring that the company attracts, hires, and retains top talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development for current employees. This role requires a proactive approach to cultivating relationships both externally and across all internal business units, including work with external vendors to enhance innovative talent acquisition strategies and employee learning and development. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Manage the K2 recruiting team to provide proactive talent sourcing for key positions at all levels, including senior level leadership positions. Proactively work with senior leadership to create and develop external talent market presence to enable organic growth. Assess and implement the most effective and innovative strategies for sourcing candidates, utilizing various channels such as employee referrals, social media, job boards, campus career centers, etc. A key responsibility will be to broaden the candidate pipeline, focusing on attracting a diverse mix of top talent. Identify areas across business units still heavily using staffing agencies and outside parties to hire, and strategize on ways to bring job-sourcing in-house. Establish practices to ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the candidates’ recruitment cycle. Manage and expand the job description database. Develop and grow the mentorship and internship programs. Complete salary analysis for individual business units. Learning and Development Conduct overall skills assessments of key positions across K2 entities. Work with business leaders to identify business challenges to trace skills gaps. Development and implementation of the K2 training and development program. Including blending in-house content with external expertise from outside partnerships such as The Institutes. Support the VP of HR in creating leadership development plans to include resources and training as well as new leader handbook. Travel required for this role based on need, for programs, events, office visits, etc., within the continental US. Expected travel will vary but may be up may be 15% to 25% Required Skills/Abilities Proficient skills in the use of various sources of media, to include ability to communicate with staff and candidates via video conferencing means. Proficient skills in general office suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, etc. Experience with, and ability to quickly learn new systems, such as HRIS systems, online learning platforms, recruiting platforms, etc. Experience and comfortable working with social media platforms to source and build talent market presence. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to work with business unit leaders across all K2 entities. Position will be primarily remote, must have the ability to work in a dedicated remote environment free of distractions, with ability to conduct employee training and participate in meetings via video conferencing means. Must be a go-getter with a pro-active mentality, and able to work in a flexible environment, with changing priorities. Ability to build and grow relationships within and outside of the organization. Must be comfortable with public speaking to conduct employee and leadership training, both virtually and in-person. Education/Experience HR Certification Human Resources preferred. Experience working in the P&C insurance industry highly preferred. 5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience. 3 years of employee learning & development experience. 2 years of prior supervisory or managerial experience. Salary Range: (based on experience and qualifications): $80k - $100k USD/ Per Year Compensation details: 80000-100000 Yearly Salary PIce108344858f-25448-39406101

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