Oliver Wyman - Experienced Hire Recruiter - Chicago/New York

Company:Oliver Wyman

Description:

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 60 cities across 29 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 5,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. Twitter @OliverWyman.

Job Overview:

Oliver Wyman is seeking a strategic Recruiter to join the Experienced Hire team.  The Recruiter will own full‑cycle recruiting for Specialists and Experienced Consultants across the Americas, partnering closely with Practice leadership (strategy Partners). The Recruiter will own searches end‑to‑end—from sourcing strategy to offer negotiation and close—and partner closely with each Practice to hit ambitious hiring goals. While this individual will manage their own searches and clients, they will be open to teaming with colleagues to increase efficiencies on the team and work to elevate the candidate experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with team to maximize direct sourcing – Market Mapping, LinkedIn, referral network, Alumni network, and other web-based searches to ensure cost effective approach 

• Cultivate a strong, consultative partnership with Practice leaders (hiring managers), clearly communicate throughout the search and interview process, and produce regular reports as needed to clients and business leaders

• Liaise with Practice Group and Human Capital leadership to set and manage expectations around recruiting process, develop job descriptions and execute against targets 

• Manage all aspects of recruitment cycle for assigned practices including recruiting strategy, market mapping, job postings, resume review, initial screen calls, interview and offer process, and sell efforts

• Manage communications with candidates, acting as the ‘face of the firm’ and ensuring superior candidate experience

• Maintain accurate records in Workday and proprietary CRMs to ensure accurate global reporting including creating applications, uploading interview feedback

• Generate and send offer letters and manage the application process in Workday; liaising with HC operations and training on onboarding 

• Work with the Practice Groups to ensure successful integration of new staff

• Share market intel and trends with team and Practices for an “outside-in” view

• Contribute thoughts and ideas for the broader talent strategy and be a champion of the Oliver Wyman brand

Why Recruit at Oliver Wyman?

• Impact: Shape hiring for high‑growth practices and directly influence firm performance.

• Partnership: Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Practice and Human Capital leaders on strategic talent needs.

• Growth: Expand your recruiting craft through market intel, brand advocacy, and contributions to broader talent strategy.

Experience Required (What you’ll bring):

• 3+ years recruiting (corporate or agency) at mid/senior levels.

• Professional services (consulting/FS) experience is a plus. 

• Experience and confidence in negotiating compensation packages,

Technical Skills:

• ATS fluency (e.g., Workday) and LinkedIn Recruiter

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills and Attributes:

• Strengths in communication, judgment, organization, and stakeholder management across a multicultural environment.

• Strong service focused – dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff, securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously, balancing competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently, but also as part of highly collaborative team.

• Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality

• High energy, creativity, and initiative; thrives in fast‑paced environments and manages multiple priorities with accuracy.

• Self-starter, quick study, confidence and ability to work with little guidance

• Ability to take constructive feedback in stride and incorporate feedback quickly

• Flexible attitude, hard-working and results driven

The applicable base salary range for this role is: $84,000 to $147,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.