Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sedgwick

Talent Acquisition Specialist managing staffing activities within a designated region while supporting corporate business objectives. Hybrid role with one day in the office, focusing on comprehensive recruiting strategies.

Posted 6/17/2026contractIllinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage staffing activities associated within a designated region
Partner with Operational management to formulate and execute timely, cost-effective staffing initiatives supporting regional and corporate business objectives
Identify and cultivate sources for hiring experienced and entry level personnel through networking and colleague referrals
Develop and utilize Internet Mining technology and capabilities
Maintain a competitor candidate information database
Initiate a candidate relationship “pipeline management” strategy
Utilize current and future staffing technology
Manage Recruiting budget for the region through cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters
Develop preferred supplier list of third-party recruiters
Negotiate discounted contract rates for staffing needs with the National Director of staffing
Screen, interview, and test job applicants as required
Maintain applicant database utilizing electronic recruiting software
Provide key staffing metrics for regional hiring
Track regional colleague retention
Consult with regional management regarding issues affecting turnover
Train and mentor hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists in the use of electronic recruiting software
Build skill level of regional users by providing training on system updates and new user training
Promote and assist Colleague Resources Managers in training hiring managers in the use of Behavioral Interviewing Techniques and other candidate assessment tools and processes
Support and provide training for the Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid expectation - 1 day in the office
Work-life balance

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

staffing experiencerecruiting softwareInternet Mining technologyapplicant database managementBehavioral Interviewing Techniquescandidate assessment toolsperformance metricsemployment lawse-recruiting conceptsnegotiation

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workteamworkpresentation skillsmentoringtrainingpipeline managementturnover consultation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePHR CertificationSPHR Certification