Talent Acquisition Partner

About Specialty Program Group: Specialty Program Group (SPG) is the wholesale & MGA division of HUB International (5th Largest Global Broker). SPG acts in a holding company capacity acquiring best in class underwriting businesses to operate independently under discrete brands (portfolio companies).

About the Role:

At SPG we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our workforce by delivering strategic, full-cycle recruiting solutions that directly support business growth across the SPG. This is a highly consultative, hands-on role for a recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves sourcing passive talent, and wants to be a true business partner, not just a requisition filler.

You will balance heavy sourcing and full-cycle recruitment with workforce planning, onboarding, data tracking, and compliance, while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders and HR partners.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago office (150 N Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL)

What You'll Do:

Strategic Talent Acquisition & Business Partnership

• Partner closely with SPG Business Leaders, HR Leaders, and hiring managers to shape and execute effective talent strategies aligned with SPG's business goals.

• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering consultative recruitment guidance based on business needs, workforce plans, and labor market insights.

• Leverage HR and business data to anticipate hiring needs and proactively build talent pipelines.

Full-Cycle Recruitment:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles across insurance operations, including account management, administrative, customer service, and other positions of varying experience levels.

• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience from intake through offer, onboarding, and background completion.

• Track candidates and manage recruitment and onboarding workflows in Workday and CRM, ensuring adherence to corporate protocols and accurate reporting of key metrics.

Sourcing & Candidate Engagement:

• Proactively source and engage diverse pools of passive talent using CRM, networking, cold-calling, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, Handshake, internal databases, and other creative sourcing strategies.

• Build and maintain robust, forward-looking pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.

• Develop professional relationships with industry groups, universities, and civic organizations, with a strong focus on diversity outreach and internship partnerships.

Candidate Screening & Hiring Support:

• Conduct behavioral-based phone screens to assess skills, experience, and cultural alignment.

• Coordinate interviews, review assessment results, and collaborate with hiring teams on selection decisions.

• Provide offer recommendations, draft offers, and monitor background check outcomes through completion.

Talent Market Insights & Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor talent supply and demand, labor shortages, and competitive hiring trends to adjust sourcing and recruiting strategies.

• Analyze competitor activity, time-to-hire benchmarks, and offer competitiveness.

• Track diversity data to identify gaps, mitigate bias, and continuously improve inclusive hiring practices.

• Measure the effectiveness of recruiting campaigns and adjust tactics to deliver consistent results and client satisfaction.

Compliance & Process Excellence:

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with applicable regulations, including OFCCP, DOL, and state and local requirements.

• Educate hiring managers and partners on compliance standards to ensure fair, consistent, and auditable hiring practices.

• Support additional HR system transactions in Workday, including position creation, promotions, and related tasks.

• Participate in strategic initiatives such as Diversity Recruiting, Talent Branding, and ongoing process improvements.

What You Bring:

• 2-5+ years of high-volume recruiting experience in corporate TA and/or staffing agency environments.

• Insurance industry recruiting and/or staffing agency experience strongly preferred.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• Proven success sourcing and closing passive candidates through cold calling, networking, and social platforms.

• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn, Workday, Phenom CRM and other social recruiting tool experience is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and simultaneous requisitions with aggressive timelines.

• Customer-focused mindset with exceptional organization, communication, follow-up, and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels across multiple locations.

• Comfortable working autonomously while remaining collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented in a growing, evolving environment.

Why SPG?

At SPG, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-shaping how talent is attracted, engaged, and hired across a growing region. You'll work alongside passionate leaders, influence strategy, and help build diverse, high-performing teams that fuel our success.

If you're a strategic recruiter with a hunter mindset who's excited to be a true business partner, we'd love to meet you.

Salary Transparency:

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Department Human Resources

Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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