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We’re creating opportunities in every corner of the health care marketplace to improve lives while we’re building careers. At UnitedHealth Group, we support you with the latest tools, advanced training and the combined strength of high caliber co-workers who share your passion, your energy and your commitment to quality. Join us and start doing your life’s best work!
Here, you'll help attract, lead, support and reward our most valuable asset: our high caliber people. Here, you're expected and empowered to be your best, to grow and to develop your skills. Be prepared to move quickly, to engage proactively, and to think strategically.
This position is responsible for Recruiting and/or Sourcing candidates across a broad spectrum of roles at various levels across several functions which may include provider and technology roles for UHG, UHC and Optum
Accountabilities include sourcing and screening candidates, acting as a consultant to Hiring Managers throughout the hiring process, and providing detailed assessments for candidates and recommending offer amounts using offer tools and processes. The position manages the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing and administrative components involved in making a hire. This role is accountable for managing interactions with candidates in accordance with employment law and in a manner that fosters transparency, simplicity and respect.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conduct full life-cycle recruitment including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer negotiation and communication
  • Develop sourcing strategies in partnership with leadership, as well as candidate pipelines for specific positions
  • Share market research and trends in candidate flow, market reactions and awareness to local/national branding
  • Interview and evaluate candidates using consistent templates and processes, including phone and digital interviews, leveraging behavior based interview and assessment techniques
  • Demonstrate best practices, troubleshoot with team members and serve as a mentor / coach on recruitment initiatives
  • Demonstrate diversity awareness and use sourcing techniques that reach diverse populations
  • Actively champion diversity recruitment strategies
  • Consult with Hiring Manager, Human Capital Partner and other key stakeholder to create a competitive offer using tools, benefits and compensation
  • Debrief hiring manager and candidates throughout recruitment process
  • Work with Hiring Managers to build overall understanding of position requirements, department goals, and organization business plan
  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of recruitment related employment laws
  • Develop and communicate action plans for aging requisitions
  • Partner with Service Advisor to initiate offer pre-employment screening
Actively participate in Talent Acquisition projects. Projects could include large scale process improvement initiatives, social media, participation in user councils and/or in diversity events
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
  • 4 years’ Talent Acquisition experience
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit for a broad/deep range of exempt positions in a volume driven environment
  • Highly organized and excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in marketing/sourcing techniques to include lead generation, LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, etc
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated understanding of compensation programs/benefits
  • ATS Taleo experience
  • PHR, SPHR, CPC certifications
  • UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status
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