Talent Acquisition Specialist | Contractor | Remote OR Hybrid

Summary

Sedgwick is a global industry leader whose colleagues help people facing unexpected events. The Talent Acquisition Specialist oversees regional staffing activities, develops talent pipelines, manages recruiting resources, screens and interviews candidates, provides staffing metrics, and trains hiring managers and recruiting personnel on recruiting systems and assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and cultivates sources for hiring experienced and entry level personnel through: + Networking and Colleague Referrals, + Development and utilization of Internet Mining technology and capabilities, + Development and maintenance of a competitor candidate information database, + Development and initiation of a candidate relationship “pipeline management” strategy, + Utilization of current and future staffing technology
• Manages Recruiting budget for region through cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters
• Develops preferred supplier list of third-party recruiters; works with the National Director of staffing to negotiate discounted contract rates for staffing needs
• Screens, interviews, and tests job applicants as required; maintains applicant database utilizing electronic recruiting software
• Provides key staffing metrics for regional hiring; tracks regional colleague retention; and consults with regional management regarding issues affecting turnover
• Trains and mentors hiring managers as well as Colleague Resource Generalists in the use of the electronic recruiting software; builds skill level of regional users by providing training on system updates and new user training
• Promotes and assists Colleague Resources Managers in training hiring managers in the use of Behavioral Interviewing Techniques, as well as other candidate assessment tools and processes
• Supports and provides training for the Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travels as required

Skills

• You are a proactive recruiter with four or more years of experience who excels at attracting top talent, building trusted partnerships, and delivering hiring results
• Preferred candidate location in central, mountain, or pacific time zones
• Four (4) years of staffing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years as a direct recruiter in a high volume, difficult-to-source industry
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Working knowledge of e-recruiting concepts and systems
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
• Computer keyboarding, travel as required
• Hearing, vision and talking
• Hybrid 1 day per week in office preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
• Insurance industry recruiting experience is preferred
• Experience with recruiting software is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• You are a proactive recruiter with four or more years of experience who excels at attracting top talent, building trusted partnerships, and delivering hiring results
• Preferred candidate location in central, mountain, or pacific time zones
• Four (4) years of staffing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years as a direct recruiter in a high volume, difficult-to-source industry
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Working knowledge of e-recruiting concepts and systems
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
• Computer keyboarding, travel as required
• Hearing, vision and talking

Nice to Haves

• Hybrid 1 day per week in office preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
• Insurance industry recruiting experience is preferred
• Experience with recruiting software is preferred

Benefits

• Contractor W2 role with intent to hire.
• Work-life balance.
• Hybrid 1 day per week in office preferred.
• May be open to remote setting for select locations.
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