Talent Acquisition Specialist, Bilingual in Portuguese

Sedgwick

Talent Acquisition Specialist recruiting high-volume staff for Sedgwick, a risk and claims administration partner. Managing regional sourcing, interviewing, recruiting budgets, staffing metrics, and hiring-manager training.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa, Montana, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in staffing management, including recruiting, training, and mentoring hiring managers. Proficient in utilizing electronic recruiting software and managing regional staffing metrics while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Staffing ExperienceRecruiting Software ProficiencyPHR or SPHR CertificationBilingual in PortugueseInsurance Industry Recruiting Experience

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Staffing ManagementRecruiting TechniquesBehavioral InterviewingApplicant Database ManagementEmployment Law KnowledgeE-Recruiting ConceptsBudget ManagementNegotiation SkillsCandidate Assessment ToolsPerformance Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Recruiting SoftwareMicrosoft Office Products

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR CertificationSPHR Certification

Industry Keywords

Staffing InitiativesCandidate Pipeline ManagementThird-Party RecruitersColleague Resource GeneralistsHigh Volume Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage staffing activities within a designated region
Partner with operational management to formulate and execute timely, cost-effective staffing initiatives
Identify and cultivate hiring sources through networking, colleague referrals, Internet Mining technology, competitor candidate databases, candidate pipeline management, and staffing technology
Manage the regional recruiting budget through cost-effective advertising and third-party recruiters
Develop preferred third-party recruiter supplier lists and negotiate discounted contract rates with the National Director of Staffing
Screen, interview, and test applicants as required
Maintain the applicant database using electronic recruiting software
Provide regional staffing metrics and track colleague retention
Consult with regional management on issues affecting turnover
Train and mentor hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists in electronic recruiting software
Train users on system updates and provide new-user training
Promote and assist with training on Behavioral Interviewing Techniques and candidate assessment tools
Support and train Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques
Perform other assigned duties
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance
Caring culture
Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace