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).
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* 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.
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* Location:

This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago office (150 N Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL)
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* 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
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** 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, Linked In 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.
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* What You Bring:

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* ** 2–5+ years*
* ** of high-volume recruiting experience in corporate TA and/or staffing agency environments.**
* ** Insurance industry recruiting…