Talent Acquisition Specialist | Contractor | Remote OR Hybrid

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist contractor to lead staffing for designated regions, partnering with management to achieve timely, cost-effective hiring outcomes. You’ll source through referrals, the web, and candidate pipelines, using AI-driven tools and Workday ATS to optimize processes.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of recruitment experience, strong communication, budget awareness, and the ability to train others in recruiting software and behavioral interviewing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with four years staffing experience in high-volume roles.
• Experience using Workday ATS and AI-enabled recruiting strategies.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees regional staffing activities and partners with operations to meet hiring goals.
• Sources candidates through networking, referrals, and digital mining tools.
• Manages recruiting budgets and third-party partnerships for cost effectiveness.
• Trains managers on interviewing techniques and recruiting software use.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Candidate experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday ATS

AI in recruiting

Job description

## Talent Acquisition Specialist | Contractor | Remote OR HybridApply: Telecommuter UT: Telecommuter ID: Telecommuter NE: Houston, TX: Telecommuter TX: Full time: Posted Today: R78509By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceTalent Acquisition Specialist | Contractor | Remote OR HybridAre you an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who combines relationship-building, recruiting expertise, and technology to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes and are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader? * This is a **contractor** W2 role with intent to hire.* 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday* The range of pay for this role is $30.00 to $38.00 USD per hour **ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?**You are a proactive recruiter with four or more years of experience who excels at attracting top talent, building trusted partnerships, and delivering hiring results. You leverage AI, Workday ATS, and data-driven recruiting strategies to drive efficiency, strengthen talent pipelines, and create exceptional candidate experiences. If you are collaborative, innovative, and passionate about making an impact while living Sedgwick's values of empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. **WORK LOCATION(S)**Hybrid 1 day per week in office preferredMay be open to remote setting for select locationsPreferred candidate location in central, mountain, or pacific time zones **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** Oversees staffing activities within a designated region and partners with Operational management to implement timely, cost-effective initiatives aligned with regional and corporate objectives. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and 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. **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs other duties as assigned.* Travels as required. **QUALIFICATIONS**Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. PHR or SPHR Certification preferred. Experience: 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. **Skills & Knowledge*** 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 **WORK ENVIRONMENT** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlinesPhysical: Computer keyboarding, travel as requiredAuditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is *$30.00-$38.00/hr*. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE #recruiter #recruiting #talentacquisition \\*may vary depending on company needs.Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.