Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to support the development and execution of the talent acquisition strategy to generate candidate pipelines, attract quality talent, and meet recruiting goals to fulfil business needs and organisational objectives. This includes executing sourcing activities, building talent pools, and supporting talent acquisition strategies to fill roles effectively and efficiently. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with Regional Recruitment Consultants to proactively manage recruitment activities across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Utilise expertise in sourcing to narrow the applicant pool and ensure recommended candidates meet hiring needs and business requirements.
• Manage sourcing channels to maximise usage of sourcing-related services.
• Serve as a resource to candidates by informing them of the hiring process and fostering interest in working for the organisation.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience from application through to onboarding.
• Optimise the external network by maintaining a visible profile in the market and fostering ongoing communication with prospective candidates.
• Support end-to-end talent acquisition process by sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates to build effective talent pipelines.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in sourcing and recruitment practices.
• Research alternative sourcing methods and make recommendations to improve talent acquisition.

Work Experience:

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• Some relevant work experience.

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Knowledge and passion for Talent Acquisition and recruitment from Agency, in-house or RPO.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders, candidates, recruiters and hiring managers.
• Experience as sourcer, researcher or recruiter in-house, RPO or agency.
• Experience in conducting competency-based interviews.
• Experienced in advanced internet searches, cold calling, networking, database mining, referrals and other recruitment techniques.
• Experienced in implementing and executing various sourcing activities for different levels and roles.
• Experienced in sourcing and building pipelines for different levels and roles.
• Experience in managing and partnering with recruitment vendors to execute sourcing strategy.

Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Global Disclaimer:

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

US Only Disclaimer:

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

US Only - Travel Frequency:

Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands:

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills:

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Collaboration Tools, Communication, Conducting Interviews, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Intentional collaboration, Labor and Employment Law, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Recruiting, Working Independently

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.