Senior Specialist - Talent Acquisition & Attraction - Global Service Centre

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving quality of life for people around the world. DP World aims to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for customers and communities we serve globally. With a driven team of more than 100,000 employees from over 150 nationalities, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless, sustainable, integrated supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. Our People are our most valued capability and drivers of this shared vision!

Are you now ready to accelerate your career in such dynamic and globally renowned brand?  DP World Global Service Centre (GSC) is the key enabler of growth, delivering standardization, process excellence, expertise and automation in areas of Finance, Freight Forwarding, Engineering and Marine Services for our expansive organization. As we experience exponential growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Our Principles of delivering growth, prioritizing customers, adapting and evolving, collaborating each day & building a better future define our Culture and is the true North star that guides our every decision. Join us and be part of the amazing team that is transforming the future of global trade. 

Dubai Drydocks World (DDW)

As part of DP World, Drydocks World is the leading marine & offshore provider for the shipping, oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors. With more than 40 years of excellence, Drydocks World completes more than 300 marine and offshore projects annually. Strategically located in Dubai, our facilities enable agile construction of massive offshore fabrications and record-breaking refurbishments all year round.

With more than 11,000 employees and 5,000 subcontractors from over 50 countries, Drydocks World has the engineering skills, expertise and skilled workforce to design, manage and execute the full array of marine and offshore projects. We value diversity to fuel our engineering expertise, and our inclusive culture allows us to continuously empower and upskill our people to achieve the highest standards in the global marine and offshore fabrication industry.

Our principles:

1. Prioritize Customers (We place our customers at the heart of our business)
2. Adapt & Evolve (We drive change with agility)
3. Collaborate to Win (We build bridges to connect)
4. Deliver Growth (We focus on opportunities each day)
5. Build for a Better Future (We create sustainable change)

Role Purpose: 

As core team member of growing DP World GSC People Function, the incumbent will play crucial role in building the Talent channels and targeted talent pool diversity for Dubai Drydocks World (DDW) business in GSC mainly for Engineering, Procurement related hiring for Oil and Gas, Offshore Business Unit for high value complex projects. The person will drive end-to-end niche Talent Acquisition & Attraction; coordinate with vendor partner / talent channels; targeted drives / campus engagements; support employer branding across external / diversity forums.  Further the incumbent will partner with GSC senior service line leaders to embed functional internal Talent mobility & employee referrals.  We envisage the person to come with seasoned experience in TAA domain in Offshore industry with high sense of ownership, result orientation & ability to influence stakeholders across the organization 

Designation: Senior Specialist - Talent Acquisition & Attraction – Global Service Centre 

Base Location: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai

Reporting to: Manager - Talent Acquisition & Attraction - Global Service Centre 

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Part take in development and implementation of Talent Acquisition strategies aligned with the organization's goals and growth ambitions 
• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leaders / global stakeholders to understand talent needs and develop recruitment plans to attract qualified candidates.
• Build and enhance relationships with external hiring partners / agencies, job boards/ social media, campus, diversity forums and other talent sources to enhance organization's reach in Offshore industry 
• Own the entire hiring candidate experience including system workflows - job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection, offer negotiation & closures
• Develop and encourage internal channels in coordination with GSC TAA team – employee referrals, IJPs, hiring drives, etc 
• Responsible for weekly status reporting on open positions in scope; own and present related MIS reports / TAA dashboard 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to talent acquisition, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Collaborate with the larger HR team to develop and implement effective onboarding programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.

Skills & Competencies: 

• At least 7-10 years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition & Attraction in Offshore EPC Industry (Oil & Gas, Ship Yards) with ability to be HANDS-ON.  
• Seasoned exposure in hiring Engineering and Procurement roles across the hierarchy in Offshore EPC industry. 
• Self-starter with high result orientation
• Ability to multitask & work in dynamic fast-paced Global Service Centre (GSC) environment or  rapid scale ups
• Holistic TAA experience hiring across hierarchy – job boards, referrals, early careers, targeted drives, social media hiring, ATS.
• Stakeholder management skills, including ability to coordinate & influence across the hierarchy 
• Analytical & data reporting skills enabling meaningful conversations / decisions.

Education & Qualifications: 

• Degree in Human Resources from good pedigree B-School preferred OR MBA in HR preferred.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.