State Farm is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting across multiple requisitions in a hybrid role based in Tempe, AZ (in-office up to 50% of the time, based on business needs and company guidelines). This position offers a potential starting salary range of $66,000 to $115,000, with starting pay determined by skills, background, and experience, plus potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary. You will also gain access to robust health and wellbeing programs, educational support, financial coaching, time off, and retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of your salary.

What you’ll do

Own the full recruitment lifecycle for multiple roles, including kickoff, sourcing, screening, interview planning, candidate selection, offer negotiation, and hiring.
Run kickoff meetings with hiring managers to define position requirements, candidate profiles, sourcing strategies, interview approach, and recruiting timelines.
Build targeted sourcing plans and execute them using tools and channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean searches, social media, employee referrals, professional networks, and direct outreach.
Conduct structured candidate screens to evaluate skills, experience, career interests, compensation expectations, and alignment with position requirements.
Advise hiring leaders on talent availability, labor-market conditions, interview practices, candidate assessment, and selection decisions.
Create and maintain active and passive candidate pipelines, aiming to reach qualified talent from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Deliver a strong candidate experience through timely and transparent communication, relationship management, and effective offer negotiation and closing.
Maintain accurate recruiting records and use metrics such as time to fill, pipeline conversion, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance to improve recruiting results.

What you’ll bring

At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, including sourcing, screening, candidate assessment, hiring-manager consultation, and offer management.
Proven success identifying and engaging passive candidates through direct sourcing, Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, resume databases, social media, referrals, and professional networks.
Experience managing multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines at the same time while meeting deadlines and maintaining high candidate service levels.
Strong knowledge of talent acquisition practices, including position intake, sourcing strategy, structured interviewing, candidate evaluation, selection, and closing.
Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and act as a consultative recruiting partner to hiring managers and business leaders.
Strong candidate assessment and negotiation skills, including identifying candidate motivations, providing evidence-based recommendations, addressing concerns, and supporting offer acceptance.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, recruiting technology, and talent acquisition metrics, using data to improve pipeline health and recruiting outcomes.
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills, along with knowledge of fair, consistent, and legally compliant recruiting practices.

Tools you’ll use

LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean searches, applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, and recruiting technology.

Compensation and benefits

Potential starting salary range: $66,000 - $115,000 (based on skills, background, and experience)
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
Annual raise and bonus
Robust health and wellbeing programs: State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium; multiple healthcare plan options including a high deductible plan
100% coverage for in-network preventative care
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, and 24/7 mental health professionals
Educational benefits including industry-leading training, top-notch tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance and college coaching
National discount programs
Interactive monthly financial workshops and free financial coaching
Savings account or financing through the State Farm Federal Credit Union
Time off policies with opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days
Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund
401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of your salary and free financial advisors

Work arrangement and eligibility

This is a hybrid position with assignment to a State Farm facility in Tempe, AZ.
In-office time is up to 50%, based on business needs and company guidelines.
Hybrid arrangements may change based on business needs.
Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity.

Incumbency period

12-month incumbency period for a lateral move and 6-month incumbency period for a promotional opportunity (beginning on the effective date of the position).
Incumbency period must be met before the employee can post for any other State Farm position.
Incumbency period does not affect the at-will relationship and does not create an employment contract or contractual rights.

Talent Acquisition Specialist