Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist

McDermott • Houston, TX

29d

About The Position

The Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Talent Acquisition-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Talent Acquisition. This position may also be responsible for training less experienced team members. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Talent Acquisition and broad knowledge of the Talent Acquisition discipline within the Human Resources function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 7-9 years of Talent Acquisition experience required
• Strong organizational skills, able to multitask and prioritize
• Flexible attitude, ready to take on tasks outside the main scope of work, team player
• Solutions orientated with effective communication skills
• Ability to lead a small team
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Outstanding candidate management and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure company core values are met and possess the application of equal opportunity and diversity
• Lead other Talent Acquisition team members located in the same country or region
• Provide support and consultative advice to all business levels and company functions in terms of recruitment requirements as per company structure professional positions, and liaise with contractors for short-term hires
• Liaise with Human Resources Generalists and Operations to align functional work requisitions and requirements as per company structure and contractual obligations for temporary hires
• Attract and recruit top-tier talent to the organization for all requested requirements
• Work closely with the Global Resource Center (GRC) to ensure all recruiting activities are accurately represented at any point in time in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• As needed, work globally within the company to achieve the Talent Acquisition recruiting goals regardless of location
• Meet and exceed both personal and Talent Acquisition Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal