Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.
We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:
- Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).
- Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
- Forbes’ Fintech 50.
Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.
We are accepting applications for this position until November 4th to ensure a thorough and fair review process for all candidates. From now until the deadline, our team will begin reviewing applications and contacting those selected to move forward. If you're interested in joining us, please submit your application before the deadline to be considered in the initial round!
So, what’s the role?
Kin is in hyper-growth mode, and in order to meet our growth goals, we need to hire talented individuals all across the company; especially on our Operations team! That’s where you come in. We're looking for a highly organized, growth minded Recruiter for our high volume roles to continue to grow our company. As a Recruiter, you will partner with hiring managers in Sales, Customer Support, and Training to build teams and advise on hiring strategies to hire the right people for every job. You may also have the opportunity to work on special projects to improve and innovate how we attract and recruit the best talent.
A day in the life could include:
- Managing the full cycle recruitment for high volume searches, and employing creative sourcing approaches along the way to attract top Operations talent
- Collaborating with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand departmental needs and develop role-specific recruiting strategies, building high-trust relationships with internal stakeholders as you communicate weekly progress updates and feedback to senior leadership
- Building sourcing and hiring strategies to ensure fair, high-quality hiring processes for candidates and internal clients
- Developing passive candidate sourcing strategies and nurturing techniques to build a proactive candidate pipeline in support of future hiring needs
- Driving the offer process with candidates including pre-closing, offer extension, negotiation, closing, and generating offer letters.
- Assisting employer branding efforts, recruitment-specific projects and initiatives, and candidate deliverables.
I’ve got the skills...but do I have the necessary ones?
- 2+ years experience of full lifecycle recruiting experience within high-growth or agency environments, preferably both
- Proven experience sourcing, engaging and activating passive candidates
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to toggle between technical and functional terminology across all levels of stakeholders and candidates
- Experience working consultatively with hiring managers and stakeholders – balancing high-level service and delivery
- Deep understanding of a successful high-touch experience with candidates, interviewers, and hiring managers to ensure a positive experience
- Ability to prioritize many tasks in a tight timeframe with attention to detail and excellent follow-through in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
- Capacity to quickly learn and use applicant-tracking software or other recruitment and HRIS systems
- Last but certainly not least, high EQ and empathy. People are our greatest asset at Kin
Bonus Points
- Growth stage start-up experience
- Experience using Ashby Applicant Tracking Software
- Familiarity with Slack and Google Suite
Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible PTO policy
- Remote work
- Generous equity package
- 401K with 4% company match
- Parental leave
- Continuing education and professional development
- The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact
For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.
For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.
State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.
About Kin
Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.
EEOC Statement
Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
