New

HR Representative

Sentry Insurance
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
United States, Iowa, Davenport
Jul 30, 2025
Do you want to join an organization with challenging work assignments where you can build rewarding relationships and make a significant impact on the company's future? Join the Sentry team as an HR Representative! In this role, your primary focus will be Talent Acquisition and managing the full-cycle recruiting process - this is a highly visible role in which you'll be able to network and develop quality applicant pools as you help attract top talent to Sentry. This role will be located at our Davenport, IA office location in a hybrid work model. What You'll Do As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll work within the Talent Acquisition team to attract talent and oversee the recruitment process. In addition, you'll: Manage the full recruitment cycle: workforce planning, intake meeting, screening and presentation of candidates, communication throughout the process with candidates from applicant to hire. Collaborate with hiring managers to establish a recruiting strategy for current and upcoming positions. Leverage a variety of sourcing tools, social media resources, online databases, and employee referrals to proactively build candidate pipelines. Build rapport with candidates to keep them engaged throughout the hiring process. Support the hiring team in determining qualified candidates by reviewing resumes for experience and knowledge, conducting initial interviews, verifying references, and performing background checks. What it Takes Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications is preferred. 2 - 5 years of Human Resources/recruiting experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Solid understanding of fair employment practices and regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Technologically savvy. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with high level of ethics and integrity. Knowledge of employment law preferred. HR generalist experience preferred. What You'll Receive At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive. Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office. 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program. Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off. Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Well-being and Employee Assistance programs. Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. About Sentry We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await! Talent Acquisition Specialist Thank you for your interest in Sentry! Katelynne Rivera Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.