Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead end-to-end recruitment efforts to identify, engage, and hire top talent across the organization. You’ll be a strategic partner to the business, driving hiring outcomes through structured processes, operational excellence, and compelling candidate experiences.

This role goes beyond filling roles- it’s about building scalable systems, activating talent pipelines, and crafting content that helps candidates opt in with eyes wide open.

Your Role at a Glance

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels for assigned requisitions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies.
• Own job posting strategy across boards and channels; pilot new sources, monitor performance and ROI.
• Map and document the recruiting process; create SOPs and playbooks for intake, screening, interviewing, and offers; drive continuous improvement using industry best practices.
• Own ATS hygiene, requisition workflows, templates, and reporting to support compliance, visibility, and operations consistency.
• Assist in tracking and improving funnel metrics (TTF, TTH, NPS); providing weekly insights to hiring leaders to inform decisions and forecast needs.
• Coach interview teams on process, tools, and candidate experience.
• Collaborate and participate in industry events, info sessions, and job fairs.
• Partner with HR, Marketing, and business leaders to align hiring efforts with organizational goals, culture, and workforce planning.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and reporting, use data to iterate tactics and processes.

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; equivalent experience considered. SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS-CIR, or Linked In Certified Professional Recruiter certification preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in full-cycle recruiting, or talent sourcing, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that attract diversified talent.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, requisition workflows, and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong process orientation with experience mapping workflows, creating SOPs/playbooks, and driving continuous improvement
• Proficient in tracking funnel metrics (TTF, TTH, NPS) and translating data into actionable insights.
• Comfortable managing compliance, documentation, and audit-ready recruiting operations.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a passion for improving systems, experiences, and outcomes.
• Empathetic and candidate-centric, with a commitment to inclusive hiring practices and transparent communication.

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

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