Talent Acquisition Specialist (Chennai)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994.  With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of positions. You will work with hiring managers to create and post job requisitions, analyze resumes for relevant skills, knowledge, and experience, and assist with the selection process. Your work will contribute to bringing top talent to work for Bechtel, ensuring a competitive edge, and driving organizational growth. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Full lifecycle recruitment of candidates including sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing and salary negotiation for a variety of positions, complying with company policy and government regulatory guidelines.
• Analyzes resumes for relevant skills, knowledge, and qualifications, conducts screening interviews, assists managers with interviews, tests and ranks candidates, extends offers, and provides feedback to unsuccessful candidates 
• Works with managers to create appropriate requisitions and ads (e.g., developing job descriptions, posting on internal and external sites, providing specifications to external recruiting agencies, etc.) 
• May represent the organization at employment fairs, participate in campus recruiting activities, and/or build sourcing pipelines/networks for targeted talent pools.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both hiring managers and applicants to enhance candidate experience during the entire
• process
• Search and build for diverse candidate pipeline and cultivate positive relationships with both active and passive candidates
• Sourcing of passive candidates using various recruitment tools/techniques as needed
• Create and foster relationships with various professional organizations to attract and recruit niche candidates
• Participate in the development of ongoing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of relevant employment laws & compliance requirements
• Relevant work experience with full life cycle recruiting, familiarity with high volume and fast paced environments, preferably in-house
• experience
• Prior experience in passive sourcing techniques and assessing talent Recruitment for hard-to-fill or niche positions
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for a broad/deep range of positions on a national, multi-location level Strong external/internal networking and
• collaboration skills
• Understanding of talent acquisition best practices
• Strong communication, relationship management, analytical and critical thinking skills goals
• Demonstrated understanding of functional organization, matrix structure and organizational culture.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.