It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

The Global Talent Acquisition team is the business strategic partner in the creation and implementation of talent initiatives designed to attract and select high-performing technology and engineering professionals, and high-potential employees who will drive the business forward. You’ll be working along with other Latin America recruiters and we’ll be reporting to the Latin America TA Manager, with the main internal clients being in México and Chile, and the possibility to work on global projects with our partners in the rest of the world.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will be responsible for the country’s manufacturing and corporate positions for our plants, services shops, and offices. The Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner will be responsible for the creation and implementation of talent initiatives designed to attract and select high-performing, high-potential employees who will drive the business forward. The TA Partner will have responsibility for the management of full life-cycle recruitment including consulting with hiring managers to determine critical capabilities, designing the staffing strategy, sourcing and pre-screening candidates, and facilitating debrief meetings to ensure the highest quality candidates are hired.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, psychology, or related majors.

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in recruitment including candidate sourcing and full-cycle recruitment for professional-level candidates, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Advanced English skills.

• Demonstrated ability as a Talent Advisor to effectively create comprehensive recruiting strategies within social media, talent branding, ATS solutions, and recruiter capability.

• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to influence leaders.

• Problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and passion.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with Workday (HR System)

• Ability to recruit for both manufacturing and corporative positions

• Experience in heavy industry environment

• Data experience and reports, such as Pivot Tables in Excel or Power BI

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead all external and internal Talent Acquisition for Mexico and Chile operations and corporate functions which includes delivering optimal stakeholder management, talent recruiting, interviewing solutions, candidate experience, job offers, and feedback mechanisms.

• Create a connection with the business and develop storytelling to captivate candidates, focusing on attracting and strengthening the brand.

• Collaborate with teams and leaders to understand recruitment needs and support them throughout the process.

• Be able to establish an excellent network to attract talent using platforms like LinkedIn.

• Look for university partnership opportunities and support in career events

• Evaluate the knowledge, skills, technical skills, experience, and other relevant items of the candidates, mapping the technical, behavioral, and cultural fit profile.

• Collaborate across segments to advance TA programs that benefit the region as a whole – e.g. candidate onboarding, technology enhancements to improve recruiter and reporting efficiencies, employer branding initiatives, Workday optimization, sourcing and selection activities, etc.

• Continuously build relationships with candidates; proactively source for high-quality professionals and maintain contact with talent for future opportunities, develop creative and alternative external sources of talent and keep on leading edge of external recruitment best practices.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.