Talent Acquisition Specialist - fixed term contract

Req ID:490454 

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

Could you be the full-time onsite Talent Acquisition Specialist on a fixed-term contract in Västerås, SE, that we’ve been searching for?

Your future role

Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge and apply your talent acquisition expertise in a cutting-edge field? At Alstom, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with a vibrant and dynamic team that values your contributions!

As an essential part of our recruitment journey, you’ll play a pivotal role in building a diverse and skilled workforce, ensuring we attract the top talent needed to drive our mission forward.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (HR Business Partners, Hiring Managers, and the Global Talent Acquisition Team), manage complex staffing projects, implement innovative sourcing strategies, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting the Talent Acquisition Organization with end-to-end recruitments, using various sourcing channels such as Alstom’s candidate database, Alstom Careers, social media (LinkedIn), headhunting, and external job boards ,
• Acquiring a thorough technical understanding of job requisitions and descriptions to identify required competencies, skills, and knowledge for successful applicants ,
• Maintaining and updating the applicant tracking system (ATS) daily, ensuring accurate candidate information,
• Developing and implementing relevant sourcing strategies through creative research and leveraging a multitude of resources,
• Providing weekly updates and summaries of recruiting progress and activity to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners,
• Ensuring job requisition/description development and job postings on relevant platforms, contributing to the Global Employer Branding strategy.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with virtual, multicultural teams in a matrix-driven organization.
• Familiarity with social media recruiting, particularly LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Understanding of recruitment metrics, SLAs, and sourcing for engineering, technical, and blue-collar roles.
• Strong project management abilities with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Global awareness with the ability to communicate in multiple languages.
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken, with strong communication skills for engaging with senior management across regions.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,
• Work with a global and multicultural team in an international and matrix organization to drive impactful recruitment strategies,
• Progress towards becoming a trusted partner in talent acquisition, with opportunities to develop expertise in technical and engineering recruitment across diverse regions,
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and technology-driven working environment, which fosters continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation ,
• Contribute to innovative projects,
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.