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
1. Own and manage the full lifecycle recruiting process for assigned job openings across the Nordics, from requisition approval to offer acceptance.
2. Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and co-develop tailored recruitment strategies that align with WTW’s strategic goals.
3. Champion direct sourcing strategies to build diverse and high-quality talent pipelines using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, referrals, and proactive outreach.
4. Screen and assess candidates using objective, fair, and inclusive evaluation methods; provide comprehensive feedback and recommendations to hiring managers.
5. Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from application to onboarding, serving as a brand ambassador for WTW.
6. Lead offer negotiation, present compelling value propositions, and support successful offer acceptance and transitions.
7. Collaborate closely with HR Partners and the wider Talent Acquisition team across Europe to ensure consistency, compliance, and best practice sharing.
8. 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.
9. Manage a small team supporting Nordic / other Europe hiring as required.