Trades Contractor Recruiter - First Group : Job Details

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, First American Home Warranty offers a wide range of home warranty products and services to home sellers, buyers, and agents. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

This role provides various support functions for the Contractor Relations team in the Home Warranty Division.

Effectively manage and coordinate Contractor hiring-cycle from initial contact, gathering documents, and training on all FA policies and procedures so that customer satisfaction, service level, and appropriate coverage levels are maintained. Answer questions regarding the entire hiring process, documenting each call. The lead will assist recruiters with gathering leads, reviewing insurance and complete hire packages, producing daily and monthly reports, and help train team members on First American's recruiting processes and procedures.

• Effectively manage and fill/close acquisition requests from area managers.
• Assist contractors with basic questions regarding home warranty procedures and policies.
• Consistently overcome contractor objections and take every opportunity to partner with prospective contractors.
• Make outbound calls to contractors across the U.S. to market and sell the benefits of joining our contractor network.
• Set up both physical and digital contractor profiles.
• Follow up with all parties necessary to obtain required paperwork including contractors, license boards, and insurance companies.
• Assist contractors with first-time billing through First American's online contractor portal.
• Negotiate pricing with contractors within First American guidelines.
• Ensure contractor coverage for territories by continually monitoring reports to identify volume and potential contractor hiring needs.
• Train all new employees in First American's procurement processes and procedures.
• Track and keep current all state license requirements.
• Assist existing contractors with processing company name changes including both physical and digital profiles.
• Assist team with verifying all documentation of contractor hiring packages prior to approval.
• Research and distribute leads to the team regarding hard-to-hire areas.
• Assist the Manager in streamlining process flows as well as documentation of Falcon changes and reporting tools.
• Work with Marketing Department on creating new ways to market First American to contractors.
• Assist the Manager in daily and monthly reporting on production.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 2+ years vendor management, Customer Service, Sales, or outbound telesales experience.
• Basic Commercial Insurance knowledge.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and follow up.
• Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Home Warranty or real estate experience desirable.

Salary Range: $19.81 - $26.43

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Note for candidates in Los Angeles County: First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws. We will review criminal history in connection with a conditional offer, considering its relevance to job duties such as handling confidential information, financial transactions, and customer requirements.

What We Offer: Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an authentic and inclusive workplace for all, encouraging you to bring your entire, unique self to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.