Talent Acquisition Manager

Posting Description:
**Talent Acquisition Manager - Global Capability Center**
- Do you want to be part of a _**_high performing_**_ team and enjoy new _**_challenges scaling up a Global Capability Center in Mexico_**_?_
- This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Mexico city 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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like**
- Lead the Recruitment team and processes in Mexico, offering guidance and mentorship to nurture ongoing growth and dedication to client service.
- Develop, drive and implement the Talent Acquisition strategy for Mexico, including: recruitment, selection, and employer branding.
- Ensure the firm’s recruitment policies, practices and tools are appropriate and are developed in line with the external market in order to promote the employer brand and ensure the acquisition of talent.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the efficiency and suitability of local employer branding initiatives, working closely with Center management and the global Employer Branding team.

**Business Effectiveness & Partnership**:

- Collaborate with Center Leader, Center HR Director, HR Consultants, and business managers to refine resource planning, grasp main recruitment challenges and goals, and jointly devise creative solutions for current and future business needs.
- Being responsible for the project team in developing hiring plans for each business to optimize resources and meet SLA performance targets.
- Increase the efficiency of the sourcing and selection process in close partnership with the business.
- Kick off, plan, and implement projects to optimize efficiency and performance within the framework.
- Implement performance indicators and share data with the company, using data to collaborate with the organization in boosting recruitment efficiency and cutting costs.
- Develop and audit the regular reporting of SLA performance and hiring activity/trend analysis to the businesses and leader and manager levels.
- Deliver consistent, positive operational results with the best balance of investment and efficiency.

**Supplier Management and Relationships**:

- Conduct ongoing assessment of all permanent recruitment vendors throughout the location, aiming to boost service quality and rates consistently.
- Develop relationships with identified suppliers that include a partnership approach, standard terms and conditions and reduced spend per hire.
- Negotiate and implement ad hoc project arrangements, acting as the key contact for the firm between third parties and hiring managers/center leaders.

**Continuous Improvement/Change Agent**:

- Assist LATAM TA Leader in launching, planning, and driving initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the TA model.
- Regularly review tools, techniques, and strategies for sourcing to increase efficiency and assess impact. Introduce new ideas and market insights to stay driven in sourcing and branding.
- Adopt, champion and role model use of recruitment technology and systems to facilitate improved recruitment process and reduce costs.
- Present forward-thinking perspectives regarding strategic delivery, informed by firsthand observations, to Center leadership and teams crafting change management blueprints for key talent-focused endeavors.

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**
- Educated to degree level.
- Fluent in English, Spanish.
- Extensive technical recruitment experience and knowledge in talent acquisition.
- Experience in high volume recruitment, preferably in-house and preferably with experience of the Mexico market.
- Proven experience in supervising the direction, development, and leadership of recruiting teams and recruitment practice.
- Knowledge of and experience of implementing standard process recruitment solutions to acquire best in class talent.
- Ability to coach and mentor TA colleagues.
- Proven ability to engage, advise, influence and partner with senior leaders in developing/implementing TA strategies to drive business performance.
- Proven relationship leadership skills at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent understanding of the industry’s current trends and operating environment.
- Ability to foresee and adjust to shifted business priorities & environment and to lead such changes alongside business leaders.
- Knowledge of applicable human resource laws.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills, especially with senior level leaders.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge and direct hands-on experience using automated HR/Recruitment systems is highly preferred.
- Highly self-motivated and advised.
- Able to prioritize and complete tasks in a high-pressure