Deputy Manager Talent Acquisition

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Deputy Manager Talent Acquisition is responsible for recruitment of candidates across a broad spectrum for Senior & Niche roles. The Sourcer acts as a consultant and primary point of contact for the Hiring Managers & the Candidates throughout the hiring process. The Recruiter is also accountable for managing interactions with candidates in accordance with employment law and in a manner that fosters transparency, simplicity and respect and enhances candidate experience.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Sourcing of target profiles and managing candidate flow
• Interview and evaluate candidates utilizing consistent templates and processes, leveraging behavioral interviewing techniques and assessment techniques
• Present pre-screened candidates to hiring managers utilizing consistent process (Taleo presentation tool when appropriate) and ensuring the business only interviews qualified talent
• Clearly articulate the 'Life's Best Work' employee value proposition at all times when communicating with candidates and HM's.
• Build credible presence with Hiring Managers and candidates; and has the ability to answer questions about the enterprise and the industry
• Move candidates through steps and statuses real-time per candidate SLA leveraging correspondence library
• Assist Hiring Manager in evaluating candidates by coaching on selection and behavioral interviewing techniques, offer negotiation, and overall process troubleshooting – including review and consultation of internal salary reference points, market compensation tables, and market intelligence in order to recommend offer package components
• Adopt Leader Point of View and expresses concerns and shares ideas using constructive communication techniques
• Execute on core TA processes as defined by the SLA for the role. Core processes / tools include :
• Discovery process and documentation
• Prescreening Questions
• CRM tool usage
• Adhering to sourcing / posting recipe
• Candidate presentation tools when appropriate
• Moving candidates through steps and statuses
• Documents req status and key events in Taleo according to best practices
• Coding requisitions for Over SLA, cancellations, declinations, etc.
• Source code documented in all Offer Accepts
• Develop action plans for aging requisitions and keep management informed of progress against action plans in a timely manner
• Develop Sourcing strategy
• Build mastery in requisition management including candidate dispositioning and management, requisition coding, etc.
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and / or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and / or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and / or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications :

Skills Required

Cold Calling, Microsoft Office Suite