Talent Acquisition Business Partner
- Norfolk, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Business Partner is responsible for developing proactive, innovative, cost-effective recruitment and sourcing strategies to develop a diverse pool of qualified applicants that result in the hiring of needed talent in the organization. The Talent Acquisition Business Partner will work closely with the Sr Director of Talent Acquisition to design and deliver the talent sourcing and recruitment solutions for the business including all recruitment outcomes from an operational and tactical perspective. Active participation in strategic planning and supporting the business team is expected.The Business Partner ensures business engagement and satisfaction is continually maintained by identifying and implementing innovations and continuous improvement initiatives. This role has the overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of recruitment outcomes for assigned recruitment portfolio, including face-to-face liaison, sourcing strategies, network development, college relationships, account management and recruitment planning activitiesFunctions & Duties
- Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to plan short, long-term and annual talent needs and tactics across the divisions and/or business units -- determine current and future hiring needs
- Lead the full-cycle recruitment process from job requisition to onboarding for both union and non-union positions.
- Experience in applying collective bargaining agreement requirements to the hiring process for legal and compliance needs.
- Develop and implement hiring plans and talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse, qualified candidates, including proactive outreach for hard-to-fill and specialized roles.
- Lead the strategic build out of our University Relations & Recruiting Programs through proactive sourcing, innovative events, and close partnership with the business.
- Lead strategic initiatives that drive the capability advancement Talent Acquisition, which include driving transformation, leadership programs, analytics programming
- Represent the organization at career events, college and university career fairs, and community outreach programs, requiring occasional travel.
- Implement sourcing strategies and building strong talent pipelines to satisfy current and future hiring needs
- Build relationships within the enterprise to collaborate across the organization and create holistic strategies supporting our university relations and programs candidate experience
- Strong sourcing skills, including use of Professional platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, and networking.
- Support the talent acquisition team, execute assigned goals/objectives, manage day-to-day operations, manage escalations and track performance
- Execute the process of strategically looking for specialists, leaders, future executives, or other qualified professionals for specific positions within the company
- Champion an outstanding process experience for candidates and our business partners by continuously earning trust and establishing strong relationships that position Talent Acquisition as a critical partner
- Monitor recruitment metrics and recommend process improvements for efficiency and candidate experience.
- Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) to ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and compliance with labor, legal, and organizational standards
- Contribute to and implement a road map and communicate progress that supports the strategy with leaders and peers including budgets
- Measure and report recruitment metrics for monitoring performance
- Prepare recruitment reports, presentations, and dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, or other illustrative tools to communicate metrics and insights.
- Stay informed on labor market trends, employment law, and union contract updates impacting hiring.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned.
- Corporate Recruitment for niche and xx role experience
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Ability to develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with candidates and with internal teams and external partner
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Sound knowledge of all labor regulations and fair employment practices
- Familiarity with HR practices and metrics
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking.
- Working knowledge of recruiting, performance management, coaching, and associate development.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to make quick decisions while working in a fast-paced environment
Education
Required/Preferred Education Level Description
Required Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Master's DegreeWork Experience
Experience Years of Experience Description
Industry Experience 3 years Unionized Work Environment Preferred
General Experience 5-10 years Experience in various disciplines within human resources in a global companyLicense
Required/Preferred License or Certification Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)Come along on CMA CGM's adventure! The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at orf.pse_recruiting@cma-cgm.com