Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company: Ferrovial
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

About us:
Ferrovial is one of the world's leading infrastructure operators, committed to developing sustainable solutions. The company has presence in 6 main markets. It is a member of Spain's blue-chip IBEX 35 index and is also included in prestigious sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. The aim of Ferrovial Corporation is to design the Company's strategy, establishing global policies, guidelines and action guides related to the different functional areas of the Organization (Internal Audit, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, IT, Innovation, etc.), which subsequently are developed and adapted to the specificities of each Business Unit. Additionally, it performs a function of providing corporate services to the different companies of the group, while consolidating its information.
Job Description:
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will contribute to Cintra's success by supporting the company's recruitment and training strategy. You will also assist the Talent Manager with recruiting, process improvement, and all US training & development activities. Additionally, he/she will be instrumental in serving as a cultural gatekeeper while identifying, attracting, and recruiting our future talent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support full cycle hiring activities for North America, including recruitment strategy, creation of pipeline, job advertisements, resume screening, scheduling of candidates, conducting interviewing, and extending offers
  
• Help build relationships with key Universities in order to support company's graduate program (Challenge) strategy
  
• Ensure that all external and internal job applicants have the best experience possible and receive timely updates
  
• Collaborate with Talent Manager on all training programs (individual and departmental) from research, creation, organization to implementation
  
• Partner with hiring managers to understand departmental needs and provide the best recruitment experience possible
  
• Serve as a company ambassador at recruitment fairs, industry trade shows and other opportunities
  
• Track and report monthly to headquarters on HR metrics , such as interviews, new hires, training hours, safety record and turnover statistics
  
• Develop, administer and analyze employee surveys and questionnaires in order to obtain feedback that can be used to drive improvements and future initiatives within the HR department
  
• Assist in the development of new company policies or improving existing policies, in an articulate and concise manner
  
• Produce and track any HR-related forms as they become necessary for use within the organization
  
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary
  Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required
    
  • 1 to 3+ years of experience in human resources or a related field
    
  • Heavy recruiting experience of technical and professional level positions required
    
  • Knowledge of HR practices and personnel laws is preferred
    Professional Qualities:
    • Effectively manage tasks and strict deadlines with independence
      
    • Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
      
    • Ability to interact with external parties and vendors with confidence and clarity as a representative of the organization
      
    • Superior writing and verbal communication skills
      
    • High level of initiative and comfort working autonomously
      
    • Must be able to multitask, problem solve, and implement innovative processes within a fast paced environment while ensuring accuracy in work product; strong focus on being detail oriented is a must.
      Computer Skills:
      • Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC based programs
        
      • Previous experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS is preferred
        
        Work Environment & Physical Demands:
        The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
        • Seasonal travel required, domestic and international
        • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
        • Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer
        • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
        • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time

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