Corporate Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Group

Chicago

ABOUT US

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

THE ROLE

Cognizant is its People! We’re seeking a Recruitment Manager to join our Talent Acquisition team. As an experienced recruiter that thrives in a consultative, client-centric environment, you’ll execute full lifecycle recruiting to attract highly skilled talent for our business, with a focus on hiring technical and consulting professionals.

We’re looking for someone who has a passion for recruitment, builds rapport and understanding with each candidate, and believes that hiring manager experience is key to successful execution. We know that when we partner together, we can achieve excellence through collaboration and bring on the successful next cohort of Cognizant talent.

As a member of our team, you’ll be responsible for a high volume of requisitions, handling sophisticated client groups, and assessing and attracting candidates in a competitive market. You’ll help and build the recruitment muscle for the Cognizant Consulting business, and you’ll be a key member of a team that is helping companies modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world. Sound like fun? Then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Manage full life-cycle recruitment from demand gathering through sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer extension, acceptance and on-boarding for lateral candidates
• Support hiring for Cognizant Consulting & other Digital Business groups; source and identify candidates for high- touch roles such as Management Consultants, Technical Consultants, DevOps Consultants, Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, Design Researchers, Marketing, and more
• Be an ambassador for the organization’s brand and values; promote Cognizant as an employer of choice
• Lead creative and strategic candidate sourcing plans to provide a diverse and high-caliber pipeline of talent across all industries, especially Consulting, Technology, and Professional Services
• Create offer approvals, provide all relevant documentation, and communicate offers to candidates
• Work across US and Canada roles; understand local laws and benefits in each country
• Follow the process for Recruitment, HR, and Operations; take accountability for learning new processes as assigned and remain in compliance with TAG (Talent Acquisition Group) and company policies
• Use all available tools, including outreach initiatives and candidate pipeline creation for future hiring needs; create sourcing plans drive to successful outcomes
• Maintain accuracy of data in Applicant Tracking System (ATS); assist in reporting and data integrity
• Communicate directly with the business, provide decision support, and manage high-level stakeholders

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 + years of recruitment experience (in-house, agency, or a combination of both) or equivalent HR or professional services experience; the ability to source, interview, and assess in-demand talent
• This role requires interfacing with sophisticated candidates who are frequently leaders in their field; a level of confidence and the willingness to learn and upskills about new areas of expertise and will be key
• A proven track record of recruitment of professional, technology, and consulting roles including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates
• The ideal candidate will have a background hiring Management Consultants and/or Technical Talent; we will also consider candidates who can quickly learn and are motivated to take on more an invest in their career in recruiting at Cognizant; being a self-starter is key in this environment and you will also have a lot of support from your team along the way
• Proficient with various searching techniques and have worked on popular internet job portals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to manage candidate and stakeholder expectations on tight timelines and communicate clearly and kindly through phone, video, email, and IM
• Showing up consistently as self-starter who thrives in a team environment that delivers Talent Acquisition services to multiple stakeholders with frequently evolving business requirements
• Experience working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment; knowledge of or experience in a large company is a plus or the desire to learn the innerworkings of a matrixed organization
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent amount of related work experience in a related field

Work Authorization:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.