Contractor Talent Acquisition Specialist

The role will support the Business in the delivery of technical engineering and environmental related recruitment & talent acquisition.

With the support and guidance of the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, this role will cover all aspects of recruitment & talent acquisition to include liaising with the HR Team, Business Unit Leads, Recruiting managers, Candidates and Recruitment & talent acquisition suppliers.

The role recruits in a skills shortage market therefore the candidate will require a wider understanding of a variety of candidate attraction techniques and sourcing strategies.

This role would suit someone who is highly organized, has a diligent work ethic, and is able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing recruitment & talent acquisition activities to successfully source competent and suitable candidates for active and forecasted roles.
• Following, managing and monitoring WSP recruitment & talent acquisition practices, policies and processes.
• Being fully knowledgeable of WSP’s EE Plan and driving achievement of the EE targets by ensuring the placement of EE candidates.
• Utilizing recruitment & talent acquisition tools and platforms to meet demands (internal/external systems, networking, agencies, social media).
• Following internal recruitment & talent acquisition approval processes.
• Analytical interviewing for candidate pre-screening.
• Regular Line Manager contact & communication throughout the recruitment cycle.
• End to end candidate management (pre-screening, shortlisting, interviews, background checks, regretting unsuccessful candidates, HR administration).
• Working with a high volume of vacancies in a skills shortage market.
• Staying updated with recruitment trends and ensuring continual improvement of WSP recruitment strategies.
• Promoting the WSP brand and benefits.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years solid experience in recruitment & talent acquisition.
• At least 2 years in-house recruitment experience.
• HR or recruitment related qualification.
• Experience in HR administration, specifically in relation to recruitment processes.
• Recruitment experience in a skills shortage industry (consulting engineering, transport, construction, power).
• Experience with virtual recruitment processes.
• Experience with RMS (Recruitment Management System).

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Strong relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills; ability to influence, engage, present, challenge, and offer alternative perspectives.
• Team player; ability to work in virtual and real teams.
• Analytical; analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data to inform discussions and recruitment plans.
• Results driven, proactive, and accountable; strong client service orientation.
• Resilient, self-motivated, multi-tasking, able to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced IT skills.

Health and Safety:

• Role model SHEQ standards and behaviour, influencing others.
• Contributing to identifying SHEQ risks and driving processes for Zero Harm.
• Promoting company values and maintaining a safe working environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• First class medical cover.
• Generous annual leave.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Flexible work arrangements (working from home, part-time, flexible hours).

Culture:

• Friendly and inclusive culture.

Diversity and Inclusion:

• We positively encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.
• We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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