Sourcing Specialist

We’re hiring! Aon is currently recruiting a Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Makati, Philippines. 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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. The Opportunity We’re looking for a curious, driven Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team at Aon and help us find the people who will shape our future. This is your chance to stretch your skills, learn something new every day and work on a variety of projects that make a real difference to our business and our clients. You’ll be our talent detective, partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to uncover hidden talent, map the market and build pipelines of both active and passive candidates. We want fresh thinking: someone who uses LinkedIn, Boolean search, CRM campaigns and the latest AI-enabled tools in creative ways, and who turns research into clear, practical insights that help our clients and the wider Aon business hire with confidence. Aon is a global organisation that is committed to helping you build a meaningful career, with room to learn, grow and make your mark. Come on board and be part of something bigger! Summary of the role Support sourcing for UK job requisitions, proactively identifying, engaging and building strong pipelines of qualified candidates across the UK job market. Attend intake meetings with UK recruiters and hiring managers to understand the business need, role requirements and target talent, and agree a clear sourcing strategy. Provide sourcing support on recruitment research and talent mapping initiatives, sharing market insights and UK talent intelligence to inform hiring strategy. Make full use of available sourcing tools, Boolean search and job boards to reach both active and passive candidates, bringing creative approaches to attract high-quality UK talent. What the day will look like Use online resources, company databases, LinkedIn and AI-enabled sourcing tools, along with strong research skills, to identify and engage active and passive prospects for our open UK requisitions, with a focus on skills-based hiring. Attend intake meetings with recruiters and hiring managers to understand the business need and the skills required, and agree a clear sourcing plan and timelines. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the business, particularly within the recruiting team, to foster an environment of quality, energy and service. Manage multiple requisitions and projects at pace, prioritising effectively and keeping recruiters and hiring managers updated on progress. Act as a go-to resource for recruiters on sourcing, name generation and market mapping questions. Collaborate on special projects, including research and talent mapping initiatives, to support the Talent Acquisition team and develop your own skills. Work closely with stakeholders, asking clarifying questions during intake and follow-up sessions with hiring managers to make sure we target the right talent. Stay curious and keep up to date with current news, market trends and issues in the risk and insurance fields, applying fresh insight to your research and outreach. Proactively support the team with hiring tools, upskill colleagues on LinkedIn and drive CRM campaigns to engage and build talent pipelines. Bring new ideas to the team, offering creative, forward-thinking approaches to sourcing, talent engagement and the adoption of new technology. About You: Experience in recruitment sourcing and research, ideally with expertise in candidate identification, talent mapping and talent pipelining in the UK job market. Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions, projects and competing priorities at pace, while keeping stakeholders informed. An agile, proactive approach to recruiting, using LinkedIn, professional networks, CRM campaigns and emerging technology, including AI-enabled tools, to attract talent and build a robust candidate pipeline. Hands-on experience using AI in your sourcing, such as Microsoft Copilot and the latest AI features in LinkedIn, to speed up research, support searches and uncover talent who may not be visible on LinkedIn, along with the judgement to check AI outputs for accuracy, use these tools responsibly and share practical tips with the wider recruiting team. Strong working knowledge of creative passive sourcing strategies, with an understanding of skills-based hiring and how to identify talent beyond traditional job titles. Tech savvy, with a good command of Boolean search and keyword formulation, and a willingness to learn and adopt new sourcing tools. Preferably with Workday or other ATS experience, and a commitment to keeping candidate and requisition data accurate and up to date. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), with confidence using data to track and share sourcing progress. A curious, inquisitive and collaborative mindset, with a strong drive for continuous learning and for bringing fresh, forward-thinking ideas to the team.Two headline questions followed by a sentence with an exclamation mark. You want this to be as engaging as possible, but concise and to the point – encouraging candidates to read on! Should include the location and highlight the flexibility on offer. For example, “this is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office” This is dependent on role and aligns with in country smart working policy. 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 engaged team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Combination of a short paragraph and bullet points outlining the role responsibilities. Framing the role responsibilities under the banner of ‘What the day will look like”’ helps make the ad more engaging and tangible. How this opportunity is different This is your opportunity to sell the role! What makes Aon and the role different, and more attractive, than our competitors? Bring the role to life by outlining who they will be collaborating with, and equally who will be supporting them. Skills and experience that will lead to success Bullet points outlining key skills/experience. Try to keep this to a maximum of 5 bullet points and write in paragraph format if needed in order to limit the bullet points. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at View email address on jobsbylevel.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. 2591117