Talent Acquisition Specialist FTC

About the Role

DP World are currently recruiting Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the UK, Ireland and Nordics team, this role forms part of the CoE (centre of excellence) Talent Acquisition Europe and reports to the Talent Acquisition Lead.

Responsible for the full cycle recruitment activities supporting the timely and quality hiring for the organisations internal & external hiring requirements. Provides consultative recruitment advice from initial requisition through hire, including active recruiting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, skills and ability testing, pre-employments checks, compliance, offer development and delivery.

NOTE: This is a 12-14-month FTC and will be based in Stanford-le-Hope with regular travel to our sites in the South.

How you will contribute

• Build strong, credible relationships with HR, business leaders, hiring managers and critical (external) stakeholders and partners, operating as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on TA.
• Support and consult with Hiring Managers and HR managers on their operational recruitment demand, that aligns with overall business needs, and advise on the best hiring strategy. Develop position specific recruitment plans and identify candidate pools.
• Create attractive and exciting job descriptions to engage candidates to join the company.
• Pro-actively source candidates (active and passive) by driving social media recruitment campaigns, using our company Sourcing Strategy and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) in cooperation with the latest sourcing channels on the market. Screen, introduce and interview candidates.
• Identify and develop appropriate sourcing channels to recruit candidates for graduation programs, internships and vacancies to include active and passive sourcing, building relationships within the labor market and participating in job fairs.
• Maintain accurate information in the ATS to include moving candidates through the recruitment workflow, responding to candidate inquiries, and completing all required requisition fields to allow for accurate and timely reporting of processes.
• Manage relations with external recruitment agencies and sourcing suppliers (job boards) and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Manage the feedback and offer process to candidates in continuous cooperation with the hiring manager.
• Optimise the internal and external recruitment processes while providing the best candidate experience for all candidates and managing hiring manager expectations on timelines and market information.
• Create and deliver an extraordinary candidate and new hire experience.
• Negotiate salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates.
• Provide regular market information using intelligence from both internal and external sources in order to act as a true market expert.
• Support the roll out of Talent Acquisition projects for the CoE Europe; this includes ATS implementation/enhancements, employer branding and social media campaigns, diversity & inclusion programs, hiring manager training, interview upskilling programs and supplier management.

What you will bring

• Extensive International end-to end recruitment cycle experience with a track record of success in a high volume, fast paced corporate environment. Experience in the Logistics Industry is highly preferred.
• Relevant experience in a recruitment role either within a multinational HR environment, established recruitment agency or RPO with knowledge of international best practice in terms of Recruitment systems and processes.
• Proven experience with and knowledge of best-in-class recruitment technologies, Applicant Tracking Systems and Assessment Tools.
• Strong track record sourcing and attracting top talent, assessing capability for both technical and interpersonal fit, negotiating offers and sealing the deal to deliver well qualified candidates.
• The ability to deal with high vacancy numbers without compromising candidate quality or an effective and timely service to the business.
• Proven record of building and managing relationships with internal / external clients demonstrating the highest levels of integrity and discretion.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills in conjunction with building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills (written and verbal) and strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality.
• Strong delivery focus with ability to take full responsibility for campaign recruitment.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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