[Hiring] Talent Acquisition Representative @Sedgwick

Role Description

To manage staffing activities associated within a designated region; and to partner with Operational management to formulate and execute timely, cost-effective staffing initiatives supporting the regional as well as corporate business objectives.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Portuguese.
• 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.
• Insurance industry recruiting experience is preferred.
• Experience with recruiting software is preferred.
• 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.

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

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Caring culture.