Sr Specialist, Talent Acquisition

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction

We are seeking a Sr Specialist, Talent Acquisition to manage the full recruitment lifecycle and deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. This role partners closely with business leaders to provide consultative guidance, build strong talent pipelines, and ensure a seamless, value-added recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Engineering & Technicians, Product Management and Corporate roles.

• Responsible for the recruitment lifecycle, from developing and executing hiring strategies to tapping into diverse sourcing channels to screening top talent, guiding interviews, and driving successful offer negotiations.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and provide expert recommendations on candidate profiles, guiding informed and strategic hiring decisions

• Utilise creative sourcing techniques—including LinkedIn, social media platforms, and referral programs—to attract top talent, post job openings, identify candidates, and maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities

• Review and evaluate resumes and credentials to ensure candidates’ skills, experience, and knowledge align with role requirements and business objectives

• Apply behavioral interviewing techniques to screen and interview candidates, and provide informed recommendations to support selection decisions

• Manage the job offer process, including internal salary benchmarking and perform reference checks when required

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with HR business partners and other HR COE teams and organizational leaders to ensure alignment and collaboration on talent strategies

• Ensure that stakeholders, including candidates, hiring managers and HR Business Partners are regularly informed of hiring progress and status updates.

• Participate in projects and programs as assigned, and support continuous improvement efforts where required

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition

• Relevant in-house recruitment experience; managing and implementing end-to-end recruitment lifecycle

• Prior working experience in an engineering/manufacturing/semi-conductor environment preferred

• Experience and working knowledge of enterprise ATS system

• High-volume recruitment experience

• Proven strength in the areas of talent attraction, assessment and selection at all levels

• Experience and working knowledge of enterprise ATS system

• Pro-active sourcing skills and experience using social media

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, attention to detail and critical thinking skills

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization. 

• Able to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced environment and working with multiple priorities

• Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision.

• Strong intra-cultural awareness and organizational sensitivity

• Team player, collaborative approach and resourceful

• Good communication, interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills