Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

At SES, our ambition is to do the extraordinary in space in order to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth — and we would not be able to do this without the amazingly talented SESers who make it happen. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will be at the heart of how we search for, attract, identify, and hire the individuals who turn our ambition into reality. 

As a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition at SES, you will be responsible for end-to-end Talent Acquisition activities across Europe and occasionally on a global level. You will manage full lifecycle recruitment campaigns from cradle to grave, identifying, selecting, and hiring talent within highly competitive technical markets.

Your role will involve managing multiple internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and HC colleagues, as well as ensuring a positive, engaging experience for candidates throughout the recruitment journey. Your work will directly impact business growth, as you create and own talent sourcing and attraction strategies to support high-growth areas and enable the business to scale at pace.

You will manage multiple recruitments simultaneously, including roles operating under Agile methodologies and involving multiple stakeholders. You will specialise in a key technical area (e.g. cyber security, software, or cloud), and through in-depth research you will provide data-driven market intelligence to support hiring decisions. This includes insights on market trends and competitor intelligence, helping SES remain competitive in challenging talent markets. You will also act as a brand ambassador for SES and support targeted recruitment initiatives and events to attract top talent.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• A strategic recruitment role using your broad international experience to design recruitment processes and talent strategies for key technical areas of the business
• Ownership of priority hires, running Agile sprint recruitment processes and managing multiple stakeholders
• Ownership of multiple international recruitment projects, directly influencing how the business grows its workforce and makes strategic decisions in competitive talent landscapes
• Partnering with key business stakeholders to understand future team requirements and building recruitment plans to support business growth areas
• Providing live market data to support the business in positioning competitive compensation packages for specific skillsets and locations
• Responsible for full-cycle technical recruitment and end-to-end requisition management, including hiring manager intake calls, job creation and posting, proactive and diverse candidate sourcing, application screening and interviewing, offers, and contract generation
• Actively building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates, colleagues, and business leaders, using real-time data intelligence to support informed, data-led hiring decisions
• Acting as an ambassador for the company’s brand and culture, effectively promoting SES as an employer of choice
• Serving as a trusted adviser to technical business functions by understanding both current and long-term strategic skill needs, challenging assumptions where necessary, and creating bespoke hiring strategies for complex roles
• Delivering an outstanding candidate experience, recognising this as a critical driver of successful talent acquisition
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for other HC functions, providing market insights, guidance, and recommendations for continuous process improvement
• Recommending and participating in recruitment events, job fairs, university engagement, and professional associations
• Leading employer branding initiatives across Europe, owning projects end-to-end, including event selection, participation, and the development of long-term partnerships
• Understanding the dynamics of operating within a global organisation, local market considerations, and how Talent Acquisition contributes to SES’s success and strategic objectives

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record as a senior technical recruiter or headhunter, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in global technical recruitment within the technology sector, including managing up to 15 roles in parallel across multiple business functions
• Specialisation in one or more STEM disciplines, with the ability to partner effectively with business units and contribute meaningfully to their hiring strategies
• Demonstrable experience designing and executing talent acquisition strategies within the tech sector that enable teams to scale quickly and support data-led decision-making
• High proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and a wide range of sourcing tools and recruitment methodologies
• Proven experience building employer brand partnerships and leveraging events to increase pipeline strength and external visibility
• Experience in leadership and non-technical recruitment is considered an advantage

PREFERRED / NICE TO HAVE

The following will be considered a significant plus:

• Experience recruiting for leadership and/or non-technical functions
• Prior experience recruiting for satellite programs across MEO, GEO, and/or LEO segments
• Familiarity with satellite manufacturing processes, including assembly, integration, and testing (AIT)
• Understanding of satellite subsystems such as payload, propulsion, power, thermal, and avionics
• Ability to attract talent experienced in high-volume or scalable satellite production environments
• An established network within the aerospace, space technology, or satellite communications sectors

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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