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We are seeking a strategic and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings deep expertise in recruitment, and leverages on process improvement and data literacy to drive hiring excellence. You will play a key role in shaping our talent strategy, optimizing recruitment processes, and delivering a best-in-class candidate experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio and manage end-to-end recruitment for junior-to-senior level roles across technical and non-technical functions
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective sourcing and hiring strategies
• Proactively identify top talent, ensuring a seamless recruitment process while navigating challenges in a matrix organization with resilience and adaptability
• Represent the team in Group/ Country simplification and streamlining projects (ie. automation, workflow optimization) to improve recruitment processes and drive excellence efficiency
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to design and implement hiring strategies and forecast for future demand
• Champion the use of recruitment technologies and tools to enhance efficiency
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughout the hiring process
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to support strategic workforce planning
• Utilize data analytics to track recruitment metrics (e.g. quality of hire, source effectiveness) and provide actionable insights
• Good attention to detail while handling recruitment processes, administrative tasks, aligning to compliance requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 1 year in a senior or lead role
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, metrics, and reporting tools
• Proficiency in sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and improve recruitment outcomes
• Experience with process improvement methodologies is a plus
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Preferred Attributes
• Analytical mindset with a passion for talent acquisition & continuous improvement projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a matrix organization with varied stakeholders
• Strong business acumen in managing internal stakeholders and great relationship building skills with external candidates
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment
• Familiarity with diversity hiring strategies and inclusive recruitment practices
• At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers, and we want our employee base to reflect that
• Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics
• With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture., We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity
• At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. We’re proud to have earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. Our company culture is our top priority! #GPTWcertified