Specialist, Talent Acquisition

SES•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At SES, our ambition is to do the extraordinary in space to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth. As a Specialist, Talent Acquisition, you will be at the heart of searching, attracting, identifying, and hiring talented individuals who make our ambition a reality. You will have responsibility for Talent Acquisition activities in Europe and sometimes globally, managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns from cradle to grave. Your role will involve identifying, selecting, and hiring competitive technical talent in the market for SES. You will manage internal stakeholders (hiring managers, HC colleagues) and candidates, ensuring a great experience for all. Your work will directly impact business growth, and you will create and own talent sourcing strategies to support high-growth areas, enabling the business to scale at pace. You will act as a brand ambassador for SES and work on specific events to attract talent.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of recruitment experience, ideally combining technical and non-technical hiring in global environments.
Demonstrated success recruiting for STEM/technology roles, as well as corporate, commercial, and leadership positions.
Proven ability to manage up to 15-20 requisitions concurrently while delivering high-quality hiring outcomes.
Highly proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter and a range of sourcing tools and methodologies.
Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capabilities.
Experience building employer brand partnerships and leveraging events and talent marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design processes and talent strategies for key technical areas of the business using international experience.
Partner with key business stakeholders to understand future team needs and build recruitment plans.
Manage full-cycle technical or non-technical recruitment, including line manager intake calls, job ad creation and posting, candidate search, screening, interviewing, job offers, and contracts.
Build and maintain relationships with candidates, colleagues, and business leaders, providing real-time data intelligence.
Act as a company brand and culture ambassador, selling opportunities to candidates.
Partner with technical business functions to understand strategic skill requirements and create bespoke hiring strategies for complex hires.
Provide an excellent candidate experience.
Serve as a point of contact for other HC functions, providing market information, guidance, and process improvement suggestions.
Recommend and participate in events, job fairs, and engagements with universities and professional associations.
Understand global company operations, local market dynamics, and the TA team's contribution to strategic objectives.