Talent Acquisition Consultant

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Contract

Job Type: Contract

Talent acquisition is a critical driver of our future talent pipeline. We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant to lead recruiting for mid- to experienced-level professionals within Marsh People & Investments’ US Health & Benefits business.

In this role, you will help shape how we attract, assess, and hire experienced sales professionals while supporting a consistent, inclusive, and high-quality candidate experience. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of working in a local office at least three days per week.

What to Expect

As a key advisor, you will lead the end-to-end talent acquisition process, using targeted sourcing strategies and recruitment technologies to attract and engage top talent. You will support a seamless, professional candidate experience while driving hiring-manager alignment and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs.
  • Partner with business leaders, hiring managers, people partners, and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, confirm role requirements, develop recruiting strategies, and support hiring decisions.
  • Attract and engage a diverse talent pool through innovative, cost-effective methods, using LinkedIn, CRM, ATS, and other tools.
  • Support a positive candidate experience and help ensure recruiting interactions reflect our culture and values.
  • Provide expert guidance to hiring managers on candidate selection, interviewing best practices, and offer strategy.
  • Manage candidate communications to maintain engagement and provide timely updates throughout the hiring process.
  • Work effectively in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
  • Agency recruiting experience combined with professional services experience, and a proven track record of placing sales professionals.
  • Experience in talent acquisition, preferably in professional services, including sales and B2B.
  • Strong expertise in sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and recruitment technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise business leaders.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to process excellence.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices.

What Will Help You Stand Out

  • Success working with and influencing key stakeholders in leadership.
  • Experience or knowledge of the Health & Benefits consulting industry.

Why Join Us?

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.