Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Overview:

The Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Talent Acquisition-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Talent Acquisition. This position may also be responsible for training less experienced team members. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Talent Acquisition and broad knowledge of the Talent Acquisition discipline within the Human Resources function. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders, hiring managers, HR teams, and Resource Managers to understand business objectives and workforce planning needs for both immediate and long-term hiring requirements
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for direct hire and contingent workforce positions
• Attract, identify, and recruit top-tier talent across multiple disciplines and geographic regions
• Deliver innovative recruitment solutions and tailored hiring strategies for global and regional clients and stakeholders
• Support recruitment efforts globally as business needs require, regardless of location
• Develop talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities from requisition intake through offer negotiation and onboarding
• Create, review, and post accurate job advertisements that align with business requirements, legal regulations, and internal posting procedures
• Conduct candidate sourcing, resume reviews, phone screenings, interviews, assessments, and selection activities
• Manage contract negotiations and offer discussions while ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Serve as the primary liaison between candidates, hiring managers, and Human Resources throughout the recruitment process
• Coach and guide hiring managers on recruitment processes, expectations, responsibilities, and cycle-time commitment
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, referral programs, and market research
• Assess and monitor the effectiveness of sourcing channels and recommend improvements to support hiring goals
• Build and maintain proactive candidate pipelines for technical, professional, and operational positions
• Identify passive talent and engage high-performing candidates for current and future opportunities
• Promote strategic cross-selling of candidates across business units and regions
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, Human Resources, operations leaders, and business stakeholders
• Provide consultative recruitment advice to all levels of the organization
• Support workforce planning discussions and recruitment forecasting
• Drive high levels of client and hiring manager satisfaction through service excellence and responsiveness
• Act as a trusted advisor on recruitment market trends, talent availability, and hiring strategies
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of candidate and client information within Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
• Partner closely with the Global Resource Center (GRC) to ensure recruiting activities are accurately reflected in recruiting systems
• Monitor and report recruitment metrics, targets, and performance results on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure recruitment goals are met or exceeded
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, equal employment opportunity requirements, and diversity initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and support Talent Acquisition team members within the assigned region or country
• Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities to recruiters and talent acquisition professionals
• Share recruiting best practices and help drive continuous process improvements
• Participate in recruiter engagement initiatives and training programs
• Represent the organization at career fairs, industry events, networking functions, and talent marketing initiatives
• Actively participate in global employer branding programs
• Support account development efforts through relationship building and strategic recruitment consulting
• Maintain regular client communication and document updates within CRM systems
• Manage strategic recruitment accounts and may operate within a 360-recruitment environment, including both business development and recruiting responsibilities
• Support temporary, contract, and project-based hiring needs
• Collaborate with operations and HR teams to align staffing requirements with organizational and contractual obligations
• Lead or participate in special projects related to recruiting, sourcing, workforce planning, and talent acquisition operations
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing responsibilities outside the core scope of the role as business needs dictate
   

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• 7-9 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience with a minimum of 5 years of agency and/or corporate recruiting experience, preferably within the energy, oil and gas, engineering, construction, industrial, or related sectors. Also, minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience with front-end, resume screening and research for technical roles
• Experience recruiting within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Upstream, Downstream, Engineering, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience conducting candidate sourcing, research, resume screening, and phone screening for technical and professional positions. 
• Proven success managing full-cycle recruitment for direct hire and contract positions. 
• Demonstrated success using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of global recruiting practices and international talent acquisition strategies
• Track record of achieving or exceeding recruitment metrics and hiring targets. 
• Experience recruiting across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil
• Experience leading small teams, projects, or regional recruiting initiatives.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and hiring managers in a consultative capacity. 
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, sourcing methodologies, and talent market dynamics. 
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. 
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and candidate management abilities. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment, and solve complex recruiting challenges. 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity practices.
• Must have Impeccable references, strategic thinker, professionalism and team player

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Oracle, PCRecruiter, CRM platforms, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Experience working a 360-degree recruitment desk, including business development and account management responsibilities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
   

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