Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a member of the ABS Global Talent Acquisition (TA) team. Our TA team is a Center of Excellence (COE) that supports the hiring efforts of three wholly owned ABS organizations. These organizations operate in 61 countries and have approximately 7,000 team members. This opportunity provides a professional work environment, work-life balance, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. The position also provides the recruiting professional with the tools, resources, and support needed to be successful in a collaborative and respectful environment. What You Will Do Primarily support hiring needs within the United States and occasionally Canada. Leverage recruiting experience to support hiring across Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Operations, Business Development (BD), Financial Services, and Cybersecurity. Proactively create staffing strategies and identify alternative methods for attracting candidates to assigned open positions. Work professionally with other HR team members, including Recruiters, Coordinators, HR Business Partners, Compensation, and various levels of HR management. Report weekly on assigned openings through standardized reporting and live sessions with members of management and Human Resources. Manage assigned openings from the requisition creation stage through offer creation and acceptance. All functions are performed digitally within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Operate as a talent acquisition partner to assigned departments and take the initiative to learn the business and how talent acquisition impacts operations. Partner, on occasion, with College Recruiting to help attract recent college graduates and interns. Travel, on occasion, to events including college recruiting and industry career fairs. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree is preferred. At least four (4) years of recruiting experience is preferred. Solid experience using common tools to source passive candidates, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and similar platforms. Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (Oracle Recruiting Cloud - ORC preferred). Experience managing up to 25 requisitions simultaneously in a corporate environment is preferred. Experience sourcing passive candidates to fill difficult-to-fill roles. Comfortable utilizing AI tools to assist with sourcing and interviewing candidates. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to work with team members in a respectful and professional manner. Ability to work in a diverse environment where respect for others is expected. Ability to travel, on occasion and with notice, in support of recruiting events. Skilled at engaging with all levels of management, including executive leadership, in a professional manner. Ability to provide feedback and direction tactfully and diplomatically to Hiring Managers when needed. It Would Be Nice If You Had Knowledge of employment law related to recruiting and staffing. Exposure to recruiting metrics including Time to Fill, Time to Hire, and Days Open. Experience with government hiring requirements including ITAR and security clearances. Schedule and Location The position has a hybrid work schedule consisting of Tuesday through Thursday in the office. Monday and Friday provide the option to work remotely or from the office. This role is located at our modern ten-story corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas. Reporting Relationships The professional will report to a senior‑level member of management and will have no direct reports. The professional should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment where team members interact frequently in a constructive and respectful manner. It is common for the Talent Acquisition Specialist to represent the TA team in meetings with all levels of management and provide briefings to HR leadership when needed. Working Conditions The work environment will be in an air‑conditioned office setting requiring the employee to sit for prolonged periods while talking on the phone, reading from a computer monitor, and typing on a keyboard. In addition, the team member may occasionally lift items weighing up to 10 pounds. At times, the team member may be asked to travel by common transportation to recruiting or other work‑related events. Some overnight travel may be required with advance notice. We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting‑edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever‑present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations. About Our Benefits ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry‑leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well‑being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work‑life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements. Equal Opportunity ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non‑work‑related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws. Notice ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third‑party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid. Other This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr ABS Dubai