Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Leatherhead Campus (Hybrid)

About the Role

At KBR, we are shaping the future of sustainable energy and complex engineering solutions. We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Corporate to support hiring across KBR, delivering high-quality permanent recruitment across a range of corporate functions and geographies. This is a hands on, business facing role where you will act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, driving recruitment strategies that align with business priorities. You will play a critical role in attracting top talent within the energy sector, including emerging areas linked to the Energy Transition, and provide day to day guidance and support to the wider Talent Acquisition team.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Delivery - Manage end to end recruitment for permanent roles across Corporate functions (IT, Digital, Legal, Finance, Procurement, HR). Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and market approach, including global location considerations. Proactively source candidates using direct sourcing, talent mapping, and networking techniques. Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and niche skill sets. Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Business Partnering - Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insight on hiring trends, market conditions, and talent availability. Participate in resource planning and business meetings to align hiring activity with project and organisational needs. Influence stakeholders with data driven recommendations to support decision making.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration - Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to Recruiters and Recruitment Coordinators. Contribute to team performance by sharing best practice, improving processes, and supporting workload prioritisation. Collaborate closely with HR, Marketing, and Communications to strengthen employer branding and attraction strategies.
• Operational Excellence & Reporting - Drive efficient and compliant recruitment processes, ensuring adherence to KBR policies and employment legislation. Produce and analyse recruitment metrics and reports, using data to optimise performance and outcomes. Leverage ATS systems (e.g., Workday) to manage recruitment activity and maintain data integrity.
• Employer Branding & Continuous Improvement - Champion KBR as an employer of choice within the Energy sector. Partner with Marketing to deliver innovative sourcing and attraction campaigns. Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition and HR initiatives, including process improvements and strategic projects.

Skills & Experience

• Proven in house recruitment experience with global Corporate functions, including exposure to the Energy / Engineering / Technology sector.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical and professional roles, including Engineering, Project Management and Commercial positions.
• Experience operating as a business partner, influencing stakeholders and managing complex hiring requirements.
• In depth experience of leading global recruitment campaigns and managing multiple global requirements, prioritising based on business needs.
• Strong direct sourcing and talent mapping capability.
• Confident working in a fast paced, matrixed organisation with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret and present recruitment data.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

What Sets You Apart

• A proactive, solutions focused approach with high levels of ownership.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align hiring with business strategy.
• A collaborative, team oriented mindset with a passion for delivering results.
• Curiosity and creativity in sourcing and attracting diverse talent.