Talent Acquisition Specialist

Req ID:466686 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the job:

Our Talent Acquisition organization is evolving to further drive innovation, efficiency and attract diverse talent. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible to identify, source & select talent to the organization

A full comprehension of current and future business needs with regards to Talent acquisition, Talent Mapping with ability to influence, engage and advise our Hiring Managers & HRBP’s on candidate profiles, provide feedback regarding market conditions and overall recruitment process.

Accountabilities & Authorities

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support complex  staffing projects, using various sourcing channels: Alstom own candidate data base , Alstom Careers, Social media (LinkedIN), head hunting, Hiring Manager networking, external job boards, employee referral schemes
• Manage Recruitment Projects: Identify, assess and submit qualified candidates to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, based on provided job description within a technical recruiting environment.
• Acquire a thorough technical understanding of job requisition / description for required competencies, skills, knowledge required of successful applicants
• Identify and implement relevant sourcing strategies based upon the job position by creatively conducting research and/or utilizing a multitude of resources.
• Document research methods so they may be shared with other recruiting team members across our Regions.
• Develop an ongoing and diverse Talent pipeline using research, networking, database mining, etc. for prospective applicants. Use a variety of technical tools to identify and attract a high qualified pool of candidates
• Enter and maintain candidate information into applicant tracking system on a daily basis
• Generate recruitment metric reports both manually and using applicant tracking system
• Create, file and maintain filing system for resumes (Candidate Database)
• Resume conversion and application maintenance
• Assist the HRBP and Hiring Manager with job requisition / description development, as well as job postings on relevant social media and job boards. Ensure follow up and external job posting maintenance, contributing to the Global Employer Branding strategy
• Provide Hiring Manager and HR Business Partners with weekly updates and summaries of recruiting progress and activity
• Work with Hiring Manager and HRBP to determine best fit candidates for further candidate assessment by local recruiters.  
• Prepare quarterly surveys and communicate the analyses with the stakeholders. 
• Build talent pipeline through Talent Mapping projects for specific skills
• Provide integrated HR solutions through periodic review of the Resourcing Sharepoint, our existing documents, Templates, Presentations

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

University degree

Desirable:

Certificate in Human resources/Human Psychology/Coaching

Experience

Mandatory:

• 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Multicultural work experience international and matrix organisations
• Solid experience working with Social Media (LinkedIn: LinkedIn Recruiter) and HRIS.
• Solid understanding of recruiting metrics & SLAs
• Solid experience with candidate sourcing & selection, specifically for Engineering & Technical profiles
• Solid knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Fluent in the French and English languages, written and spoken

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent coordination and collaboration skills
• At ease in working with complex recruitment projects
• Highly  analytical, action and detail oriented
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business information such as job descriptions, business articles, industry best-practices etc.
• Excellent time management & organizational ability
• Aptitude in communicating with senior management
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• Strong ability to listen

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.