Sedgwick
Sedgwick
Sedgwick provides technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions for organizations worldwide. Its work includes administering accident, health, disability, unemployment compensation, and liability claims, alongside building consulting, forensic accounting, forensic engineering, property restoration, brand protection, and loss prevention services. Sedgwick supports clients across industries including construction, consulting, healthcare, agriculture, and environmental services, with a stated focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental, social, and governance practices.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lead regional recruiting for Sedgwick’s insurance services, building pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles. The work spans recruiting technology, hiring metrics, budgets, and partnerships with managers and recruiters.

Description

  • Oversee staffing across an assigned region
  • Work with operations leaders on timely, cost-effective hiring initiatives that support regional and corporate goals
  • Build networks and referral sources for experienced and entry-level candidates
  • Use internet sourcing tools and capabilities
  • Build and maintain a database of competitor talent
  • Create and manage candidate relationship pipelines
  • Use current and emerging staffing technology
  • Manage the regional recruiting budget through cost-conscious advertising and third-party recruiters
  • Develop a preferred vendor list and negotiate discounted recruiter rates with the National Director of Staffing
  • Screen, interview, and assess applicants as needed
  • Maintain applicant records in electronic recruiting software
  • Report key regional hiring metrics
  • Monitor regional retention and advise management on turnover
  • Train and mentor hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists on electronic recruiting software
  • Train hiring managers in behavioral interviewing and candidate assessment methods
  • Support and train Colleague Resource Generalists in recruiting practices
  • Handle other duties as assigned
  • Travel as required

Requirements

  • At least four years of experience as a proactive recruiter
  • Four years of staffing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least three years recruiting directly in a high-volume, difficult-to-source industry
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • PHR or SPHR certification preferred
  • Insurance industry recruiting experience preferred
  • Experience with recruiting software preferred
  • Knowledge of employment laws and practices
  • Working knowledge of electronic recruiting concepts and systems
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
  • Candidates based in Central or Mountain time zones preferred
  • Ability to travel as required

Benefits

  • 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday
  • W-2 contractor position with intent to hire
  • Remote work may be available in select locations
  • Hybrid schedule, with one day per week in the office preferred
  • Reasonable accommodations considered where applicable and appropriate
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Drug-free workplace

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