Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

At South Pole, our people are connected through our shared purpose and united through our passion. We all play our part as we work together to build a place that nurtures and sustains a global, inclusive culture. Our different backgrounds and varied perspectives help us innovate, generate better ideas and deliver world-class solutions that help solve global climate issues. We continue our mission to build a sustainable and equitable society.

Whether we are strategists, defenders, or protectors - we all make a difference - we all play our part.

As a member of the People & Culture Team, the Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition (TA) plays their part by providing support in recruiting the next generation of our colleagues to make a difference in the world, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and leading through the acquisition process. This is a position that requires someone who enjoys working both at project, strategic, and operational levels.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

Supporting HRBPs and Business Line Leaders, manage and coordinate the Recruitment efforts for roles across business lines in the region with a focus on delivering new and innovative recruitment solutions to ensure we hit our hiring targets

Working on a high number and diverse set of vacancies across business lines, levels of seniority and geographies

Facilitate the recruitment process from job description through to offer stage

Create, build, and proactively maintain a pipeline of suitable candidates across the business lines via a variety of sources (eg. social media, university relations, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, etc.)

Manage candidate applications through the recruitment process via our ATS (Teamtailor)

Drive recruitment process awareness and change management of our talent acquisition approach

Develop skills of the HR and Hiring Manager teams by coaching on all TA matters (interviewing, bias, I&D, talent intelligence, etc.)

Manage Candidate Experience of our future colleagues through proactive awareness, management, and promotion of our industry’s talent

Support special projects or assignments as needed

Own recruitment metrics and reporting

Build and interact with industry networks on LinkedIn

Act as a company ambassador, attracting the best possible talent for our organisation

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field of study or relevant experience as a talent acquisition or recruitment partner in several industries/sectors (sustainability, tech, finance, etc.)
• Understanding of core People & Culture processes, in particular, recruitment, staffing plans, performance management, compensation and benefits, and talent management
• Experience with high-volume recruitment
• Start-up mentality (flexible and entrepreneurial mindset, quick learner, ability to work in a fast-paced environment)
• Proactive and driven approach, able to identify challenges and suggest solutions in a self-starter way
• Able to understand business challenges and translate these into effective recruitment strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient English; any other language spoken in any of South Pole’s office locations is highly valued
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Experience in or passion for environmental issues and diversity & inclusion

What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.

We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.