A unique opportunity exists to lead a national recruiting function that combines the challenges and opportunities inherent in a highly successful Fortune 250 enterprise with a constantly evolving entrepreneurial start-up culture.  This position offers the chance to interact with senior leadership, create talent acquisition programs that align with organizational strategies, and make a significant impact on business results.  If you are interested in managing and developing a team of recruiters focused on acquiring top tier talent in the human capital and management consulting field, this is your time to act.  You will be continually challenged by the fast pace, high standards, and opportunities for growth at one of the nation’s top public companies.   Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) is a global resources and service organization that provides innovative insurance and risk management, consulting, and insurance underwriting solutions to clients worldwide.   It has more than 43,000 employees in 500 offices in 120 countries around the world.  In 2007, Aon achieved revenues of $7.5 billion and has a current equity market capitalization of approximately $14 billion.   

As National Director of Recruiting, you will support Aon National Consulting by performing  workforce planning, internal client communications, project management, employee development, tracking and reporting results, development and execution of candidate sourcing strategies, recruitment process optimization, and relationship-building. Our top priority is to identify an experienced “player-coach” recruiting professional who has demonstrated the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team to achieve extraordinary results in a dynamic organization.  You must be able to interact effectively with senior-level clients and candidates, have strong negotiation skills, a strong work ethic, and openness to innovation.  Prior experience in consulting is not required, but a background in a professional services environment is preferred.  

Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.  In addition, employees may qualify for flexible work arrangements including our work-from-home program.  This position is based in Chicago and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.  Expected travel is less than 10%.