Talent Acquisition Specialist

The role will support the Business in the delivery of technical engineering and environmental related recruitment & talent acquisition. With the support and guidance of the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner this role will cover all aspects of recruitment & talent acquisition to include liaising with the HR Team Business Unit Leads Recruiting managers Candidates and Recruitment & talent acquisition suppliers. The role recruits in a skills shortage market therefore the candidate will require a wider understanding of a variety of candidate attraction techniques and sourcing strategies. This role would suit someone who is highly organized has a diligent work ethic and is able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities :

• Performing recruitment & talent acquisition activities in an effort to successfully source competent and suitable candidates for active and forecasted roles within the business.
• Follow manage and monitor all WSP recruitment & talent acquisition practices policies and processes.
• Fully knowledgeable of WSPs EE Plan and drive achievement of the EE targets by ensuring the placement of EE candidates.
• Utilizing various recruitment & talent acquisition tools and platforms to meet recruitment & talent acquisition demands such as internal recruitment & talent acquisition systems external recruitment & talent acquisition systems networking initiatives agencies social media tools ie LinkedIn Recruiting.
• Action internal recruitment & talent acquisition approval processes including obtaining approval to utilize external recruitment & talent acquisition measures.
• Analytical interviewing for candidate prescreening.
• Regular Line Manager contact & communication covering all aspects of the recruitment cycle including discussing CV and candidate feedback.
• End to end candidate management duties including prescreening shortlistings interview set up background checks regretting of unsuccessful candidates and supporting with HR Administration in relation to the placement and onboarding of new employees.
• Work with a high volume of vacancies in a skills shortage market and successfully making placements with a highly responsive time to fill.
• Stay updated with the latest recruitment & talent acquisition trends and ensure continual improvement of WSP recruitment & talent acquisition and talent attraction strategies.
• Promote the WSP brand and benefits.

Qualifications :

• Min 3-5 years solid experience in recruitment & talent acquisition.
• At least 2 years inhouse recruitment & talent acquisition experience.
• HR or recruitment & talent acquisition related qualification degree.
• Experience in HR administration specifically in relation to recruitment & talent acquisition cycle and processes ie drafting of offer letters contracts etc.
• Recruitment & talent acquisition experience in a skills shortage industry especially consulting engineering transport construction and power advantageous.
• Experience with virtual recruitment & talent acquisition process activities and initiatives.
• Experience with RMS (Recruitment & talent acquisition Management System).
• Strong Microsoft word and excel abilities.
• Strong recruitment & talent acquisition network.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills :

• Relationship management skills; proven experience in building rapport gaining credibility as part of a team building trust working in partnership with cross functional teams and to proactively deliver upon commitments and expectations.
• Must have experience recruiting talent in an engineering environmental and mining related industry.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; able to influence and engage with people comfortable with presenting ideas and views able to constructively challenge probe and offer an alternative perspective in discussions.
• Team player; the candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to work within real and virtual teams create a team working environment and participate within a team including the HR function and with Line Managers across the client group / business stream.
• Analytical; able to analyse interpret and communicate business financial and people data to inform discussions and develop solid recruitment & talent acquisition plans.
• Results driven; proactive accountable responsible for delivery with a strong client / customer service orientation.
• Resilient selfmotivated multitasker and able to remain calm under pressure and when working towards a variety of deadlines.
• Time management and a highly organised approach are essential as well as advanced level IT skills.

Health and Safety :

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the companys health safety environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

What if we can have worklife balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families our friends or ourselves. So if working from home working parttime or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover generous days annual leave and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you be happy we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age religion or belief marital status pregnancy or maternity / paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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