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Job Description:
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - 12 Month Contract
Sun Life International (SLI) delivers innovative offshore life insurance solutions to High Net Worth (HNW) markets around the world. We are a diverse team of best-in-class industry experts who are passionate about our Clients and the work we do for them. At Sun Life, we are always looking for the best talent. Join our growing team, and let’s write the Sun Life story together!
Reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources for Sun Life International, the Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant will design, plan, and execute a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy for Sun Life International. Working as part of the Global Talent Acquisition team and the International HuBS HR team the successful candidate will reinforce Sun Life as an Employer of Choice in each of its locations. A key priority for this role will be creating a rich and diverse pipeline of talent for permanent and contract roles to meet the business needs of today and the growth needs of the future.
Responsibilities include:
- Partner with the Management team and the HR team to understand and translate business needs into recruitment plans ensuring that Sun Life is sourcing the strongest pipeline of diverse candidates who will add value to the business. Use advanced sourcing techniques and assessment methods to raise the bar on talent with every external hire.
- Work with the HR team and SL Leadership to reinforce Sun Life’s reputation as an Employer of Choice in each of its geographies through external and online media, as well as enhancing the hiring process for both external and internal candidates.
- Proactively work with colleges, universities and third level institutions, as well as recruitment agencies and head hunters as necessary, to build knowledge of careers in Sun Life for future staffing needs.
- Manage the full recruitment process end to end by liaising with stakeholders (hiring managers, HRBP’s, Compensation team, Global Mobility team etc.), from advertising roles through to final offer and onboarding. Actively participate in interviews on behalf of HR to help assess candidates and provide feedback to Hiring Managers.
- Manage vendor relationships with recruitment agencies and sole traders, including agreeing Terms and Conditions with the agency, protocols for daily rate contractors, and extending / terminating contracts as necessary.
- Working as part of the Global TA team, develop and coordinate an insightful and engaging virtual and/or in-person on-boarding and induction process for new employees & interns which incorporates a hybrid working model in a digital environment.
- Reinforce the reputation of SL International by updating our external website and internal channels with details of open positions, Benefit plans and testimonials, as well as posting the necessary documents / policies / information to be compliant in each geography.
- Support and implement the ‘Future of Work’ TA initiatives within Sun Life International to encourage the adoption of digital & automated recruitment tools, the launch of Opportunity Marketplace and the evolution of skill development across all teams.
- Operate across multiple international markets and time zones to source diverse top talent and deliver on Talent Acquisition KPI’s for Sun Life globally.
- Keep up to date with new social media, technology trends, market developments and ‘hot to hire’ skills to advance the attraction, retention, and development of top talent in Sun Life.
- Willingness to work non-standard hours, in order to liaise with other Sun Life offices located in other time zones.
- Values diversity and inclusion and works hard to build an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Other duties as may be required from time to time by colleagues and Managers.
Experience & Qualification Requirements:
- 3rd level degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a dynamic recruitment environment, either agency or company.
- Experience using Workday as a HRIS is preferred.
- Experienced in the use of social media for recruitment purposes and recruitment websites is essential along with recruitment system experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills required.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented individual required with the ability to manage competing and changing priorities, resources, and time demands.
- Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for technical roles is a distinct advantage.
- A genuine interest in human resources and pursuing a career in this specialism.
Job Category:
Human Resources
Posting End Date:
09/01/2025
