Sr. Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

TSR is seeking a Sr. Recruiter to support hiring across our STS business, delivering high-quality permanent recruitment across a range of disciplines and geographies. This is a contract position located in Houston, TX with an expected duration of 3 months (with the possibility of an extension based on company needs).

This is a hands-on, business-facing role where you will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, driving recruitment strategies that align with business priorities. You will play a critical role in attracting top talent within the Energy sector, including emerging areas linked to the Energy Transition.

 
You will also provide day-to-day guidance and support to the wider Talent Acquisition team, helping to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

 
Key Responsibilities

 
Talent Acquisition & Delivery

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for permanent roles across Engineering, Project Management, Commercial and functional disciplines
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and market approach
• Proactively source candidates using direct sourcing, talent mapping, and networking techniques
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and niche skill sets, particularly within Energy and Energy Transition
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle

 
Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insight on hiring trends, market conditions and talent availability
• Participate in resource planning and business meetings to align hiring activity with project and organizational needs
• Influence stakeholders with data-driven recommendations to support decision-making

Team Leadership & Collaboration 

• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to Recruiters and a Recruitment Coordinator
• Contribute to team performance by sharing best practice, improving processes and supporting workload prioritization
• Collaborate closely with HR, Marketing and Communications to strengthen employer branding and attraction strategies

Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Drive efficient and compliant recruitment processes, ensuring adherence to KBR policies and employment legislation
• Produce and analyze recruitment metrics and reports, using data to optimize performance and outcomes
• Leverage ATS systems (e.g. Workday) to manage recruitment activity and maintain data integrity

Employer Branding & Continuous Improvement

• Champion KBR as an employer of choice within the Energy sector
• Partner with Marketing to deliver innovative sourcing and attraction campaigns
• Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition and HR initiatives, including process improvements and strategic projects

 
Skills & Experience

• Proven in-house recruitment experience within the Energy sector (oil & gas and/or Energy Transition highly desirable)
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical and professional roles, including Engineering, Project Management and Commercial
• Experience operating as a business partner, influencing stakeholders and managing complex hiring requirements
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior recruiters within a team environment
• Strong direct sourcing and talent mapping capability
• Confident working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret and present recruitment data
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g. Workday) and Microsoft Office tools

 
Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable

 
What Sets You Apart

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with high levels of ownership
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align hiring with business strategy
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering results
• Curiosity and creativity in sourcing and attracting diverse talent

\nCompany Description

Technical Staffing Resources, a KBR company, is a full-service staffing firm with over 75 years’ experience providing staffing support for industrial engineering, construction, maintenance markets and our affiliated government services division.

Company Description

Technical Staffing Resources, a KBR company, is a full-service staffing firm with over 75 years’ experience providing staffing support for industrial engineering, construction, maintenance markets and our affiliated government services division.