Talent Acquisition Specialist (HR-TA-2024-103-LD)

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Introduction

Do you have initial experience in Talent Acquisition and a desire to make a real impact? Join CERN’s recruitment team, where groundbreaking science meets exceptional people. This is your chance to advance your career in an unparalleled environment—CERN, where the future of science is shaped every day. Be part of our journey!

At CERN's Talent Acquisition centre of expertise within the Human Resources Department, we manage the recruitment and sourcing for students, graduates, associates, and staff. Through candidate sourcing, compelling communication, and proactive outreach, we champion CERN as an employer of choice, attracting diverse talents from our Member and Associate Member States.

Functions

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will join a dynamic and multicultural team committed to providing best-in-class service to meet the personnel needs of the Organisation.

Full Recruitment Lifecycle:

• Candidate sourcing: Utilise advanced tools and online solutions to attract a diverse, high-quality talent pool.
• Direct sourcing: Lead the direct sourcing efforts for positions you will be responsible for, identifying and engaging top talent through social media, job boards, professional networks, and industry events. You will proactively build pipelines of candidates and ensure effective outreach to underrepresented nationalities and backgrounds.
• Candidate experience: Serve as the main point of contact for candidates, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and seamless recruitment experience.
• Support for hiring managers: Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and provide strategic insights into the selection process (e.g. Diversity & Inclusion).
• Evaluation tools: Set up and manage video interviews and other assessment methods to evaluate candidates effectively; train hiring managers on best practices for using evaluation tools and conducting effective interviews.
• Interview coordination: Organise, plan, and conduct interviews, ensuring smooth logistics and communication; provide guidance to hiring managers on interview techniques and structured interviewing processes.
• Job offers: Prepare job offers and ensure timely communication with candidates.

Outreach and Branding:

• Targeted outreach programs: Develop and drive initiatives to increase visibility and attract talent from underrepresented nationalities and backgrounds.
• Sourcing strategies: Contribute to the implementation of strategies to address the recruitment challenges, ensuring diverse representation within the organization.
• Career fair participation: Represent CERN at virtual and onsite career fairs, including those held abroad, to promote CERN job opportunities, engage with potential candidates, and enhance CERN’s employer brand. This includes preparing presentations, informational materials, and engaging in one-on-one interactions with attendees.
• Candidate community engagement and CRM Management: Build, maintain, and nurture communities of candidates using a CRM tool to enhance engagement and connection with potential hires.

Administrative and support duties:

• Collaborate with other HR centres of Expertise for recruitment needs.
• Maintain recruitment data for informed decisions.
• Enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.
• Contribute to TA projects to improve processes.
• Keep accurate and timely recruitment records.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of human resources, business administration or a related field.

Experience:

Required:

• Initial experience in full-cycle recruitment within an in-house team in a large, multicultural environment, ideally in a STEM domain;
• Proven experience in direct sourcing for various positions at international level, including building talent pipelines and proactively reaching out to potential candidates through multiple channels;
• Proficiency with recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and tools for video interviews, social media, and professional networking;
• Experience in developing and implementing branding initiatives to attract a diverse talent pool.

Desired:

• Experience in HR data analytics, including KPIs and metrics.

Technical competencies:

• Talent Acquisition: mastery of talent acquisition processes and best practices.
• Use of office software packages: proficiency in using standard office software.
• Customer service: strong ability to provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders
• Direct sourcing: proficiency in direct sourcing techniques and tools to proactively identify and engage potential candidates.
• Information content publishing: Knowledge and use of applicant tracking systems and other web-based applications.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
• Working in teams: contributing to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addressing issues; understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information; seeking to help other team members when own work is done; supporting others.
• Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; being willing to work on different projects simultaneously; demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change.
• Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting; maintaining a positive outlook even in difficult situations; demonstrating resilience and persistence in response to setbacks and adversity.
• Demonstrating accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises; using openness and honesty to interact constructively with others; maintaining confidentiality.

Language skills:

Proficiency in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional contexts and prepare or draft accurate texts.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than August 30, 2024 by 23:59.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Job grade: 4-5

Job reference: HR-TA-2024-103-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Human Resources Support Officer