Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact.  Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably.  Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

RESPONSIBILITIES & MAIN TASKS:

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership and hiring managers within your scope, providing strategic guidance and aligning recruitment efforts with business needs.
• Supervise and mentor junior TA team members, supporting their development and helping to troubleshoot complex recruitment cases.
• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics to assess performance and drive improvements.
• Drive employer branding initiatives within your scope, aligning with corporate communications to ensure consistent external messaging.
• Lead or support global and regional TA projects, including process improvement, technology implementation, and change initiatives.
• Manage and expand talent pipelines for both recurrent and unique roles through various sourcing channels.
• Leverage internal and external recruitment sources effectively to generate market interest for our open positions, including marketing & communication initiatives and professional networks.
• Collaborate with universities and educational institutions to drive talent acquisition initiatives for trainee programs, ensuring a steady influx of emerging talent.
• Engage with suppliers/agencies for profile submissions, providing feedback on their performance.
• Lead the hiring process for assigned roles, collaborating with experts as necessary to enhance the pool of passive candidates.
• Assess the effectiveness of each recruitment source utilized, aiming for continuous improvement in our talent acquisition strategies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Specific skills / expertise / product: 

• University degree in Human Resources or similar relevant area.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, showcasing a solid understanding of the standard processes and legal requirements currently in place in the Netherlands, with an appreciation for diverse approaches and inclusive practices within the sector.
• Familiarity with the energy market is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to attracting, identifying, and selecting talent.
• Proficient in utilizing job portals, social media platforms, and other sourcing channels for recruitment purposes.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Behaviors & inter-personal skills – Key points

• Strong focus on stakeholder management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective networking capabilities.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Influential with a knack for persuasion.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.