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Sedgwick

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Contractor

Sedgwick

. Oversee staffing activities within a designated region .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in staffing activities, including candidate sourcing, relationship management, and the use of electronic recruiting software. Proficient in negotiating with third-party recruiters and managing regional recruiting budgets while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Staffing ExperienceRecruiting Software ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsKnowledge of Employment LawsPHR or SPHR Certification

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Candidate ScreeningInterviewing TechniquesDatabase ManagementInternet Mining TechnologyBudget ManagementBehavioral InterviewingE-Recruiting ConceptsPerformance Metrics TrackingColleague TrainingSupplier List Development
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Recruiting SoftwareMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
PHR CertificationSPHR Certification
Industry Keywords
Insurance Industry RecruitingHigh Volume RecruitingCandidate Relationship ManagementColleague Resource GeneralistsTurnover Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee staffing activities within a designated region
  • Partner with operational management to implement timely, cost-effective staffing initiatives
  • Identify and cultivate hiring sources through networking and colleague referrals
  • Develop and use Internet Mining technology and capabilities
  • Develop and maintain a competitor candidate information database
  • Develop and initiate a candidate relationship pipeline management strategy
  • Use current and future staffing technology
  • Manage the regional recruiting budget through cost-effective advertising and third-party recruiters
  • Develop preferred supplier lists and negotiate discounted contract rates with third-party recruiters
  • Screen, interview, and test job applicants
  • Maintain applicant databases using electronic recruiting software
  • Provide regional staffing metrics and track colleague retention
  • Consult with regional management on turnover issues
  • Train and mentor hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists on electronic recruiting software
  • Train users on system updates and new-user processes
  • Promote and assist with training on behavioral interviewing techniques and candidate assessment tools
  • Support and train Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Four or more years of staffing experience
  • 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
  • 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 e-recruiting concepts and systems
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • PC literacy, 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
  • Preferred candidate location in central, mountain, or pacific time zones
  • Ability to travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday
  • Hybrid work arrangement with 1 day per week in office preferred
  • May be open to remote setting for select locations
  • Work-life balance
  • Caring culture
  • Opportunity to grow your career
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Drug-Free Workplace