Oliver Wyman - Experienced Hire Recruiter - Chicago

Marsh McLennan•Chicago, IL

35d•$84,000 - $147,000

About The Position

About Oliver Wyman At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments. As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Job Overview: Oliver Wyman is seeking a strategic Recruiter to join the Experienced Hire team. The Recruiter will own full‑cycle recruiting for Specialists and Experienced Consultants across the Americas, partnering closely with Practice leadership (strategy Partners). The Recruiter will own searches end‑to-end—from sourcing strategy to offer negotiation and close—and partner closely with each Practice to hit ambitious hiring goals. While this individual will manage their own searches and clients, they will be open to teaming with colleagues to increase efficiencies on the team and work to elevate the candidate experience. Why Recruit at Oliver Wyman? Impact: Shape hiring for high‑growth practices and directly influence firm performance. Partnership: Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Practice and Human Capital leaders on strategic talent needs. Growth: Expand your recruiting craft through market intel, brand advocacy, and contributions to broader talent strategy.

Requirements

3+ years recruiting (corporate or agency) at mid/senior levels.
ATS fluency (e.g., Workday) and LinkedIn Recruiter
Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strengths in communication, judgment, organization, and stakeholder management across a multicultural environment.
Strong service focused – dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff, securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously, balancing competing priorities.
Ability to work independently, but also as part of highly collaborative team.
Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality
High energy, creativity, and initiative; thrives in fast‑paced environments and manages multiple priorities with accuracy.
Self-starter, quick study, confidence and ability to work with little guidance
Ability to take constructive feedback in stride and incorporate feedback quickly
Flexible attitude, hard-working and results driven

Nice To Haves

Professional services (consulting/FS) experience is a plus.
Experience and confidence in negotiating compensation packages

Responsibilities

Work with team to maximize direct sourcing – Market Mapping, LinkedIn, referral network, Alumni network, and other web-based searches to ensure cost effective approach
Cultivate a strong, consultative partnership with Practice leaders (hiring managers), clearly communicate throughout the search and interview process, and produce regular reports as needed to clients and business leaders
Liaise with Practice Group and Human Capital leadership to set and manage expectations around recruiting process, develop job descriptions and execute against targets
Manage all aspects of recruitment cycle for assigned practices including recruiting strategy, market mapping, job postings, resume review, initial screen calls, interview and offer process, and sell efforts
Manage communications with candidates, acting as the ‘face of the firm’ and ensuring superior candidate experience
Maintain accurate records in Workday and proprietary CRMs to ensure accurate global reporting including creating applications, uploading interview feedback
Generate and send offer letters and manage the application process in Workday; liaising with HC operations and training on onboarding
Work with the Practice Groups to ensure successful integration of new staff
Share market intel and trends with team and Practices for an “outside-in” view
Contribute thoughts and ideas for the broader talent strategy and be a champion of the Oliver Wyman brand