At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the diverse markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
The Role
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Lead Recruiter to drive recruitment for the Nordics region, with a remit spanning Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. This person will serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to hiring leaders across our business segments, contributing to the growth and development of WTW’s regional talent strategy.
You will be part of our dynamic European Recruitment team, helping to attract and hire outstanding talent across varied business functions. The role offers flexibility in location and will require strong knowledge of the Nordic hiring landscape, as well as excellent relationship-building and communication skills in both English and Danish (essential) or Swedish (nice to have).
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the full lifecycle recruiting process for assigned job openings across the Nordics, from requisition approval to offer acceptance.
- Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and co-develop tailored recruitment strategies that align with WTW’s strategic goals.
- Champion direct sourcing strategies to build diverse and high-quality talent pipelines using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, referrals, and proactive outreach.
- Screen and assess candidates using objective, fair, and inclusive evaluation methods; provide comprehensive feedback and recommendations to hiring managers.
- Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from application to onboarding, serving as a brand ambassador for WTW.
- Lead offer negotiation, present compelling value propositions, and support successful offer acceptance and transitions.
- Collaborate closely with HR Partners and the wider Talent Acquisition team across Europe to ensure consistency, compliance, and best practice sharing.
- Embed WTW’s inclusion and diversity commitments throughout all hiring activity, ensuring our processes are equitable and our candidate pools are representative of the communities we serve.
- Manage a small team supporting Nordic / other Europe hiring as required.
The Requirements
- Proven experience in full life cycle recruitment within a complex, matrixed organisation, ideally in professional services, financial services, or consulting.
- A strong record in driving performance of KPI’s for both self and team
- Deep understanding of the Nordic hiring landscape and relevant employment practices; experience recruiting across Denmark and Sweden is essential.
- Fluency in English and Danish is essential both written and oral communication; with Swedish as a nice to have requirement.
- Strong sourcing expertise with a record of successfully engaging passive talent across multiple disciplines and levels.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to build trust and collaborate effectively across cultures, time zones, and business units.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple roles, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Comfortable working independently in a virtual, cross-border team.
- Enjoy cross team collaboration working on regional and/or country and/or global projects and initiatives.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Oracle a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- The ability to be agile and support other areas as requirement based on volumes and changing business priorities.
- Support the WTW location strategy by actively promoting WTW ways of working, finding ways to drive efficiencies through the support of our hubs and global delivery centres.
The Application Process
- Stage 1: Online application
- Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
- Stage 3: Live video interview with hiring manager and team
- Stage 4: Stakeholder / HR / Recruitment colleague interview
- Stage 5: Offer and onboarding.
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