Talent Acquisition Specialist
Implement talent acquisition strategy by identifying and recommending qualified candidates to meet business needs and organizational objectives.
Location : Chicago, IL; 500 West Madison St Suite 1205, Chicago IL 60661; Atlanta, GA; 3340 Peachtree Road, Tower Place 100 Atlanta GA 30326
Work Arrangement : This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
The salary range for this role is between $64,000-$105,500.
Your New Role :
- For all lines of business :
- Utilize expertise by navigating the sourcing function to narrow applicant pool and ensure recommended candidates meet assigned managers' hiring needs and business requirements
- Manage end-to-end talent acquisition process for assigned managers by sourcing, screening and recommending candidates to build effective talent pipelines through proactive recruiting techniques
- Serve as a resource to candidates by managing salary negotiations and informing them of the hiring process to ensure regular communication of employment opportunities and to foster interest in working for the organization
- Deliver quality service to recruitment leader by providing quality candidates that are engaged with the position and ready to proceed in the assessment process
- Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement by escalating sourcing and recruitment issues to upper-level team members to ensure department adheres to industry best practices
- Optimize external network by maintaining highly visible profile in the market and fostering on-going communication with prospective candidates and industry thought leaders to share information and build organizational reputation for excellence
- Additional responsibilities for technology focused recruiters :
- Knowledgeable in cutting edge technologies, and be able to explain and discuss complex technology in simple terms
- Working knowledge of technical job descriptions and the ability to screen and recommend candidates that are qualified for open roles
- Understanding of the technology marketplace and experience sourcing and engaging with passive talent
- Additional responsibilities for executive focused recruiters :
- Experience identifying and engaging with executive talent, sourcing high level individuals, assessing talent, and relationship management skills
- Identify and move high-potential internal talent
- Write up candidate profiles and present them to the decision-making senior executive team
- Maintain a pipeline of high potential talent in the industry, build in industry relationships, and build the company's succession plan
- Additional responsibilities for campus focused recruiters :
- Organize and participate in recruiting events with diversity, industry and / or discipline specific campus organizations including career fairs, info sessions, lectures, online chats and other campus activities (virtually and in-person)
- Build and enhance relationships with campus career centers, faculty, student organizations, community-based organizations and diversity associations
- Plan and implement office internships, new graduate programs and QBE hosted diversity recruiting events
- Support and manage the summer internship and new graduate program
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.Preferred Experience :
5 years relevant experienceBuild and establishing constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communicationUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsMaintain confidentiality of private or sensitive informationEffective interpersonal, written and verbal communicationMotivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team involvement and engagementUnderstand customer needs and goals actively look for ways to meet themManage and prioritize competing responsibilities concurrently and effectivelyProvide personalized and quality service to meet the expectations of internal and external customersClearly and confidently convey information to various audiences through speech and writingWork independently with little supervision or directionIntermediate understanding of principles and procedures for recruiting, interviewing and selecting talentStrong knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements and affirmative action plan related to recruitmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and ability to create and edit documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong working knowledge of applicant tracking systemsCompensation Package : The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.
QBE Benefits : We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to :
Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basisCompetitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal adviceTuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing educationEmployee Network and Community QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your communityQBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
Equal Employment Opportunity : QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.