Talent Acquisition Specialist

2w2 weeks ago

AIG

London, GB · Full-time · £40,000 – £55,000

About this role

Join AIG, a global market leader in commercial and personal insurance, as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will manage full-cycle recruiting for junior professional through manager-level roles, including Early Careers hiring.

Your day-to-day involves conducting thorough phone interviews, coordinating interview processes with hiring teams, and sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and targeted outreach. You will build and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and recurring roles through proactive relationship development and market scanning.

You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR partners to refine position requirements, update job descriptions, and ensure efficient hiring processes. AIG values in-person collaboration, so you will work primarily in the office to foster a supportive and connected team environment.

This role offers the opportunity to develop deep market knowledge in assigned functional areas, including talent availability and competitive dynamics. You will also represent AIG at recruiting events such as career fairs, contributing to the company's employer brand.

As part of a global insurance leader, you will enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards Program focused on your health, wellbeing, and financial security, along with professional development opportunities to grow your career.

Requirements

Full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within Insurance.
Experience with high volume or Early Careers hiring.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions and meeting hiring deadlines.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable to seasonal workload peaks.
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering a great experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting across junior professional (including Early Careers) through manager-level and specialist roles.
Conduct thorough phone interviews to assess technical skills, cultural fit, and candidate motivations.
Coordinate interview processes including scheduling, hiring team preparation, feedback collection, and candidate communication.
Partner with hiring managers to refine position requirements, write or update job descriptions, and calibrate on target candidate profiles.
Support Early Careers candidate engagement initiatives and onboarding.
Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, social media, networking, and targeted outreach.
Build and maintain pipelines for frequently hired or recurring roles through proactive relationship development and market scanning.
Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in the applicant tracking system, ensuring data quality and compliance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program covering health, wellbeing, and financial security.
Professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
Supportive in-office culture with in-person collaboration as a core part of the team environment.