Talent Acquisition Specialist | Contractor

Sedgwick • Portland, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a contractor role with intent to hire. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee staffing activities within a designated region and partner with Operational management to implement timely, cost-effective initiatives aligned with regional and corporate objectives.

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience as a proactive recruiter.
• Excels at attracting top talent, building trusted partnerships, and delivering hiring results.
• Leverages AI, Workday ATS, and data-driven recruiting strategies to drive efficiency, strengthen talent pipelines, and create exceptional candidate experiences.
• Collaborative, innovative, and passionate about making an impact while living Sedgwick's values of empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
• Four (4) years of staffing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Three (3) years as a direct recruiter in a high volume, difficult-to-source industry.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.
• Insurance industry recruiting experience is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
• Certified as a Great Place to Work®
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
• Flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Competitive pay range of $30.00-$38.00/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree