Talent Acquisition Partner (FTC) - (m / w / d)

Overview

Are you passionate about connecting exceptional talent with extraordinary opportunities? At Gallagher, we’re recruiting for a collaborative, and results orientated Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) to join our team. This role is pivotal in identifying, attracting, and hiring best‑in‑class talent to drive our business forward. This is a 18 month Fixed Term Contract (Parental Leave) as the dedicated TAP for our Gallagher Re EMEA business (ex UK). You will take on a visible and meaningful role in shaping the growth of Gallagher Re by sourcing, engaging and hiring premier talent. You’ll partner with hiring managers, Leadership, HRBPs and other stakeholders across the business to deliver a seamless recruitment experience while championing our values of inclusion, diversity, and excellence.

How you'll make an impact

• Sourcing & Pipeline Development : Actively source and engage talent through active & passive channels, developing robust pipelines of market leading talent for our vacancies.
• Partnering with the Business : Build trusted relationships with hiring managers, leadership and HR colleagues, providing advice and consultancy on recruitment strategy, market trends, salary benchmarks and competitor analysis. Commercial thinking and alignment to BU strategy is at the core of what you do.
• Candidate Experience : Deliver an exceptional end‑to‑end candidate experience, ensuring all candidates are informed, prepared, and inspired throughout the hiring process.
• Employer Branding : Partner with recruitment marketing to enhance Gallagher’s employer brand, utilising compelling candidate materials that showcase our unique culture and opportunities.
• Selection & Assessment : Collaborate with L&D to implement effective selection methods, including the use of assessment tools, to ensure informed hiring decisions.
• Governance & Data‑Driven Recruitment : Ensure a consistent, detailed, and data‑driven recruitment model, aligning with global SOPs and policies.
• Champion Inclusion & Diversity : Actively champion and embed Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) throughout the recruitment process, coaching stakeholders to embrace and engage with our I&D strategy.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive quality improvements and implement best practices to elevate the Talent Acquisition function.

About you

• Recruitment Expertise : Experience in full‑cycle recruiting within an in‑house TA role, embedded RPO, or agency. Experience in insurance sector is essential, whether from a broking or a carrier. Reinsurance knowledge would be highly advantageous.
• Direct Sourcing Skills : Exceptional ability to source talent through passive and active channels for various business divisions, roles and levels.
• Market Knowledge : Thorough knowledge of the insurance markets, including competitors, compensation trends and market moves.
• Relationship Building : Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels, including senior management.
• Process Management : Skilled in coordinating multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to Detail : Meticulous attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Change Management : Experience in process improvement and change management.
• Eligibility : The right to work in Germany.
• Languages : Bilingual German & English, additional European languages advantages.
• Hybrid working : 2–3 days office based.