Are you an expert Headhunter who enjoys partnering with senior leaders to find the best executive talent on the market?

Would you like to join a global in-house Executive Search team with one of the leading financial services companies in the world?

This is an unparalleled opportunity to join an established Executive Search team at Aon and to help shape the leadership of the firm as well as to identify the leaders of the future.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from a regional Aon office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Your impact as an Executive Recruitment Leader:

Partner closely with the Global Head of Talent Acquisition as well as regional Talent Acquisition leaders
Provide strategic consultative talent acquisition guidance to senior leadership through developing strong partnership to understand strategic, financial objectives and hiring needs
Full cycle recruiting with a consultative approach
Retained search firm relationship management (e.g. Statement of Work, MSA review)
Partner with key collaborators (e.g. People Org Directors, compensation, talent management) to ensure outstanding service levels
Implement and embed talent strategies to identify and attract diverse executive talent
Lead highly confidential talent searches providing both market and candidate insights
Work with TA Sourcing and Research team in the development of senior level talent prospects
Develop comprehensive talent market maps as needed

How this opportunity is different

This Director level role within the Global Talent Acquisition team partners closely with Executive Leadership Team members on highly confidential searches. As a trusted recruiting professional with a diverse external talent network you are expected to identify and prospect senior level talent for the firm.

You will work closely with your Global Executive search colleagues as well as the Talent Acquisition team and the People Organisation and business leaders to help source, engage and recruit the best talent for Aon.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Your knowledge and expertise:

Executive presence and influencing skills
Knowledge of talent recruitment and hiring process best practices
Proven senior level sourcing experience and Headhunting
Past senior leadership and executive leadership interaction and program management
Senior project management experience
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships at all levels of an organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, consistently demonstrating a high degree of professionalism
Experience in building diversity recruitment strategies and partnering with Talent Acquisition and hiring teams to execute on that strategy
Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, team-focused environment
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, prioritize various demands, and identify/solve problems creatively
A creative thinker who brings innovative ideas, new perspectives and passion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar products and in navigating social media websites
Degree qualified or equivalent

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com