Head of Global Talent Attraction and Candidate Engagement

Head of Global Talent Attraction & Candidate Engagement

AIG Office Locations: New York City NY, Jersey City NJ, Wilton CT, Philadelphia PA, Washington D.C., Reston VA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, and Chicago IL

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

About the role:

AIG is seeking a visionary Head of Talent Attraction and Candidate Engagement to lead our talent attraction strategy and build a world-class employer brand that resonates across diverse markets and talent segments. This senior leadership role will be responsible for amplifying our employee value proposition (EVP), enhancing our reputation as an employer of choice, and driving innovative recruitment marketing initiatives that attract top-tier talent globally. We are on-site in the office four days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global employer brand strategy that differentiates the organization in competitive talent markets

• Define and continuously evolve the company’s employee value proposition (EVP) based on employee insights, market research, and business objectives

• Partner with executive leadership to align employer brand initiatives with overall business strategy and organizational culture

• Lead the development of multi-year roadmaps for employer brand maturity and recruitment marketing excellence

 Candidate Brand Development

• Own the end-to-end employer brand architecture, ensuring consistency across all candidate and employee touchpoints

• Conduct ongoing market analysis and competitive intelligence to position the organization effectively within the talent landscape

• Design and implement measurement frameworks to track employer brand health, including metrics such as brand awareness, perception, and quality of hire

• Champion employee advocacy programs that amplify authentic voices and experiences

 Recruitment Marketing Excellence

• Build and scale innovative recruitment marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, social media, content marketing, and experiential events

• Optimize candidate journey mapping and create compelling touchpoints that enhance the candidate experience from awareness through onboarding

• Leverage data analytics and marketing technology to drive performance, personalization, and continuous improvement

• Establish content strategy and storytelling frameworks that bring the employer brand to life

Sourcing and Talent Intelligence

• Partner with team to define and execute the global Sourcing & Talent Intelligence strategy and COE charter, integrating market insights, talent mapping, and sourcer execution into a unified, scalable model.

• Build pipelines for critical and hard‑to‑fill roles ahead of demand; partner with workforce planning to forecast hiring and prioritize talent pools.

• Advise senior HR and business leaders on talent availability, sourcing trade‑offs, and build/buy/borrow decisions; drive change management and adoption across global TA.

 Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of employer brand and recruitment marketing professionals

• Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and data-driven decision making

• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, Communications, Marketing, and Diversity & Inclusion teams to ensure integrated execution

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on talent attraction and employer positioning

 Innovation & Industry Leadership

• Stay at the forefront of employer branding and recruitment marketing trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

• Drive innovation in how the organization attracts, engages, and converts talent

• Represent the organization at industry conferences and forums as a thought leader

• Build strategic partnerships with external agencies, vendors, and platforms

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in candidate attraction, employer branding, talent acquisition, sourcing and market intelligence or related fields

• Demonstrated multi-industry experience, bringing diverse perspectives and best practices from different sectors

• Proven track record of building and scaling employer brand programs in global, complex organizations

• Deep expertise in employee value proposition development and implementation

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic vision with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes

• Exceptional storytelling and content creation abilities

• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions and demonstrate ROI

• Expertise in digital marketing, social media strategy, and marketing automation platforms

• Outstanding leadership and team development capabilities

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive presence

• Cultural intelligence and ability to navigate diverse global markets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in both B2B and B2C environments

• Background in consumer marketing or brand management

• Experience leading global sourcing channels, research and candidate pipeline development

• Knowledge of recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems, and HR tech ecosystem

• Experience Managing recruitment marketing agency relationships and external partnerships

• Track record of award-winning employer brand campaigns

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the talent attraction strategy for a global organization

• Collaborative, innovative work environment with executive-level impact

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity

• Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life integration

Location

We are on-site in the office four days a week: New York NY, Jersey City NJ, Wilton CT, Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, Reston VA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, Chicago IL

For positions based in New York and Wilton, the base salary range is $172,000-$216,000; in Jersey City, the base salary range is $163,000-$205,000; in Chicago, the base salary range is $155,000-194,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.