Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Posting Description:
**Aon is in the business of better decisions**

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like**
- Build relationships with all hiring managers and key stakeholders to proactively evaluate workforce plans and talent acquisition needs for the business
- Research and understand the internal and external market for key talent profiles for the areas supported; develop key network relationships (internally and externally) including
- Consider and implement innovative sourcing strategies for niche and hard to fill roles which may include broader social media strategies and international sourcing avenues
- Drive an inclusive recruitment approach with Hiring Managers and Key Stakeholders in accordance with the Aon’s inclusive recruitment guidelines to include:

- Work with aligned hiring managers to implement proactive talent pipeline sourcing, keep track of key talent in the market and execute an appropriate talent engagement plan to connect with and build a relationship with such talent for future needs.
- Ensure that open positions are advertised via appropriate forums (including internal job postings, external statutory and market job boards, social media postings etc)
- Focus on direct sourcing of talent as a priority, and work with panel agency contacts if required, to support sourcing activities.
- Ensure that all required internal processes and documentation are completed in accordance with Aon’s policy and procedure, that required background checks are completed and in hand prior to release of any conditional or formal offer of employment.
- For all above, leverage Aon’s applicant tracking system, iCIMS to manage the full cycle of the recruitment process up to and including contract generation and create of the new colleague profile in Workday.

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**
- Solid experience supporting business talent acquisition needs in a fast-paced talent driven environment in either an external recruiter or internal recruiter role
- Previous experience supporting hiring managers within technology environments
- Previous experience using applicant tracking systems and HR information systems including iCIMS and Workday
- Influence, persuasion and negotiation skills
- Analytical, critical thinking and innovative thinking skills
- Strong planning, organising and attention to detail skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, use and promote collaborative relationships within a highly-matrixed organisation, with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

**How we support our colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.