Talent Acquisition Specialist in London

As a key HR partner building the workforce of the future, you:

• Attract and deliver top talent, creating strong pipelines for SCOR’s business needs.
• Act as the single point of contact for HRBPs and Hiring Managers on all Talent Acquisition topics.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing strategy to offer, while securing an excellent candidate experience.
• Navigate a matrixed international environment with ease.
• Support and drive cross‑functional initiatives and projects within the Talent Acquisition COE.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy
  • Lead briefings with HRBPs and Hiring Managers to refine job requirements and expectations.
  • Define cost‑effective sourcing strategies (internal mobility, job boards, LinkedIn, headhunters…).
  • Schedule regular updates and ensure all role requirements are captured, including for confidential searches.
  • Coordinate with the TA Hub Manager for approvals related to external search firms.
• Talent Sourcing
  • Draft inclusive, attractive job descriptions.
  • Conduct advanced Boolean sourcing on LinkedIn and job boards.
  • Build and maintain talent pools.
• Candidate Assessment & Screening
  • Ensure efficient screening processes and best practices.
  • Present diverse shortlists and share talent pools across global TA teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Maintain regular check‑ins with HRBPs on critical roles and workforce planning.
  • Advise hiring managers on market insights, interview planning, talent gaps, and hiring data.
  • Influence stakeholders to consider diverse and non‑traditional talent.
• Candidate Attraction
  • Monitor and enhance SCOR’s presence on career platforms and LinkedIn.
  • Promote SCOR’s EVP with compelling, differentiating messages.
  • Contribute to employer branding initiatives and share success stories.
• Candidate Experience
  • Ensure an exceptional experience at every stage.
  • Anticipate issues and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Recruitment Operations
  • Execute all recruitment actions efficiently in Oracle ATS.
  • Manage all administrative tasks and ensure timely, accurate data.
  • Track KPIs and provide regular updates on progress and market insights.
  • Secure cost approvals for external search engagements.
• Team Participation
  • Actively engage in team meetings, projects, and knowledge sharing.
  • Bring forward creative ideas, market trends, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Seek and provide regular feedback.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in recruitment (internal, agency or headhunting).
• Strong expertise in Boolean sourcing (LinkedIn, job boards).
• Experience in Insurance/Reinsurance markets is highly desirable.
• Experience within financial services markets essential.
• Previous campus recruitment experience appreciated.
• Proven ability to design effective sourcing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with ATS systems (Oracle HCM Cloud), Outlook, and MS Office.
• Language skills are also desirable.

Personal competencies

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to optimize processes.
• Autonomous, organized, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize effectively.
• Growth mindset, agility, and positive energy.
• Collaborative, with a global and cross‑functional mindset.
• Customer‑focused and strong at building trusted partnerships.
• Results‑oriented, accountable, and solution‑driven.
• Skilled at influencing and advising stakeholders.

Required Education

• Degree in Business Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and relevance for this role. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.