What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Vallourec - North America?
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At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Senior 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
We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:
Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:
We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:
At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Senior 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
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for entry to senior-level roles across engineering, operations, manufacturing, geosciences, HSE, and corporate functions.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive talent through LinkedIn, job boards, events, networking, and talent communities.
- Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers and HR partners to understand business needs, role requirements, and workforce plans.
- Screen, interview, and assess candidates for job fit, technical skill, and culture alignment.
- Manage candidate pipelines, ensuring a high-touch and consistent candidate experience.
- Maintain ATS accuracy, workflow hygiene, and documentation to support compliant and scalable hiring practices.
- Track and report key metrics (time-to-fill, time-to-hire, funnel performance, DEI metrics) and provide insights to leaders.
- Stay current on labor market trends, recruiting best practices, and industry developments.
- Represent the company at career fairs, industry conferences, university events, and hiring initiatives. Plan and staff industry events, information sessions, and job fairs, including pre-event marketing and post-event follow-up strategies
- Map and document end-to-end recruiting processes; build SOPs, playbooks, templates, and intake guides.
- Continuously optimize workflows, tools, and candidate/hiring manager touchpoints.
- Coach hiring teams on interviewing best practices, tools, and candidate experience standards.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to align recruiting efforts with workforce planning and organizational goals.
- Maintain accurate, compliant documentation and use data to drive improvements across the hiring funnel.
- Build and maintain talent communities through targeted outreach, engagement content, and events.
- In partnership with Marketing/Communications, develop and execute campaigns focused on increasing awareness and interest in critical roles.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through content, outreach strategies, and candidate engagement.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:
- BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business, or comparable field
- 5-7 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. Sound judgement and confidentiality
- 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
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
We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement