Talent Acquisition Specialist | Contractor | Hybrid

About the role

Join Sedgwick, a global industry leader recognized by Fortune and Newsweek, to make a meaningful impact. Our 33,000 colleagues worldwide support people facing unexpected challenges. This role offers flexibility and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and cultivates sources for hiring experienced and entry-level personnel through networking, internet mining, and competitor candidate databases.
• Screens, interviews, and tests job applicants using electronic recruiting software.
• Maintains applicant databases and tracks regional colleague retention.
• Trains and mentors hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists in the use of electronic recruiting software.
• Promotes and supports Colleague Resources Managers in training hiring managers in behavioral interviewing techniques and other candidate assessment tools.
• Supports Colleague Resource Generalists in staffing techniques.
• Travels as required to oversee staffing activities within a designated region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Four (4) years of staffing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including three (3) years as a direct recruiter in a high-volume, difficult-to-source industry.
• Insurance industry recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience with recruiting software preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Working knowledge of e-recruiting concepts and systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• PC literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.

Work Environment Requirements

• Mental: 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; ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Computer keyboarding, travels as required.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision, and talking.