Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist- 5 Months Contract

Job Purpose
Bridgestone is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our recruitment needs across the region.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for an experienced part-time recruiter who enjoys sourcing top talent building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering exceptional hiring experiences. The successful candidate will spend approximately 70% of their time responsible for end-to-end recruitment activities while also supporting broader talent and performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition:
Manage end-to-end recruitment for early career talent and experienced hires.
Partner with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to understand workforce requirements and execute effective recruitment strategies.
Facilitate role briefing sessions with hiring managers and HRBPS and define candidate profiles selection criteria and recruitment plans.
Source candidates through multiple channels including Bridgestone Careers Portal LinkedIn employee referrals and industry professional networks.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
Conduct candidate screening interviews and preliminary assessments.
Conduct verification background checks
Maintain compliance with employment legislation company policies and diversity hiring practices.
Build regional talent communities and succession pipelines.
Maintain candidate databases and talent maps for future hiring needs.
Proactively provide recruitment status and reporting to the business. Monitor recruitment KPIs and conduct talent data analytics to identify trends risks and opportunities

Talent Management:
Support regional execution of Talent & Performance processes.
Support internal mobility initiatives and career development activities.
Support regional teammate engagement initiatives.
Ensure data integrity across recruitment and talent processes.

Qualifications & Experience Required:
3 years Talent acquisition experience (early career talent and experienced hires).
Proven success in sourcing and hiring talent across multiple disciplines.
Experience using ATS platforms; knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors will be an advantage.
Strong sourcing networking and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building capability.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume recruitment environment.