Experienced Hire Recruiter (m/f/d)

Lisbon - Antonio April 24, 2026 Full Time Workday

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a Recruiter to join our  Experienced Hire Recruitment team at Mercer, playing a key role in building Oliver Wyman’s new hub in Lisbon.

Please note, this role is offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

This is a hybrid position, with a requirement to work at least three days per week in the office.

Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the Experienced Hire Recruiter

coordinates the day-to-day operations of recruiting of consultants for France, ensuring that hiring goals are achieved while addressing the logistical, geographical and branding issues of recruiting experienced consultants with a focus on building a diverse candidate pool.

We will count on you to:

  • Sourcing candidates for all Practice Groups within predominately the French market using a variety of channels including direct applications, employee referral programmes, direct sourcing efforts, job board postings

  • Setting and managing expectations of Partner and Consulting staff across Practice Groups with regard to recruitment targets and timelines

  • Defining required skill set and screening criteria for the open positions with the individual Practice Group and the respective geography, ensure consistency in standards and quality across Europe

  • Reviewing and processing CVs according to the defined criteria and coordinate screening by Practice Groups.

  • Providing regular updates on the candidate pipeline to the responsible Partner in the Practice Group and European Head of Recruiting Management

  • Working together with Executive Assistant responsible for scheduling interviews for all interviewing rounds, communicating with those relevant to the process.

  • Coordinating feedback and offer process, ensuring evaluation and hiring guidelines are followed.

  • Obtaining necessary approvals and offer letter documents using Oliver Wyman formatting styles and obtain references.

  • Providing insight and manage local operational/contractual nuances for European Geographies

  • Coordinating and assisting in the new hire process and on-boarding procedures, including managing start dates

  • Liaising with HC Services team to ensure files are complete, sign-on bonuses are paid, visa issues are identified, etc.

  • Working with Talent Management, Training and Operations teams to ensure successful integration of new staff

  • Maintaining/updating recruiting IT system (WorkDay)and required databases to ensure accuracy of information for firm use

  • Assisting with other areas of recruitment projects as required.

What makes you stand out?

  • Fluency of written and spoken English and French

  • You’ll have full end to end recruiting life cycle experience 3-6 years of experience either working internally as a recruiter or for a head-hunter

  • Experience within a professional services or management consulting firm is preferred

  • Direct sourcing experience and a successful track record of creating diverse pipelines is essential

Your Technical skills will be:

  • Experience of using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is essential – Workday is advantageous

  • Strong MS Office skills are essential – Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required

Please send us your application in English.

Why join our team:

  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

  • As of November 7, 2024, the Business Group Global Boilerplate Language, Country Specific Regulatory Language (Ex. US EEO Statement) OR Global Diversity Statement, and Global Hybrid Work Policy Statement have been automated except for:

  • Marsh McLennan Agency

  • Mercer Marsh Benefits

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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