Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, and continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk

WE OFFER

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high-paced environment You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with
highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well-rewarded.

You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment within a fast-paced shipping and logistics environment at Maersk. This role acts as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, ensuring the attraction, assessment, and hiring of high-quality talent aligned with business goals, operational demands, and company culture.

1. Talent Sourcing

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans, hiring priorities, and role requirements across different functions.

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies tailored to different talent segments (e.g., frontline operations, specialists, leadership roles).

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels including job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, talent communities, and industry networks.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for critical and recurring roles in logistics operations.

• Promote and drive employee referral programs to increase hiring efficiency and quality.

2. Candidate Screening & Assessment

• Conduct thorough CV screening against job requirements, competencies, and cultural fit.

• Perform structured phone/video screenings to assess candidate experience, motivation, and alignment with the business.

• Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a consistent and high-quality candidate experience.

• Utilize competency-based interviewing techniques and assessment tools where applicable.

• Manage and review background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment verifications in line with company policy.

3. Stakeholder Management & Recruitment Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing market insights, talent availability, and hiring recommendations.

• Guide stakeholders on best practices in hiring, including interview techniques, candidate evaluation, and decision-making.

• Ensure timely communication and alignment with stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Drive accountability for hiring timelines, feedback quality, and decision-making.

4. Offer Management & Closing

• Lead offer discussions, including compensation benchmarking, internal alignment, and approval processes.

• Prepare and present competitive offers aligned with company policies and market conditions.

• Manage candidate negotiations professionally to ensure successful offer acceptance.

• Partner with HR and onboarding teams to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.

5. Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze talent market trends, competitor hiring activities, salary benchmarks, etc.

• Provide actionable insights to improve hiring strategies, hiring process, candidate experience, etc.

• Support employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.

6. Recruitment Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in ATS systems (Workday)

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies, governance frameworks, and local labor laws.

• Track and report key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, sourcing effectiveness, etc.).

• Support audit requirements and ensure proper documentation of hiring decisions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or similarly fast-paced industries.

• Have at least a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields.

• Proven track record of managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple job levels and functions.

• Strong ability to assess candidates holistically, including technical capability, potential, and cultural fit.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and advise hiring managers constructively.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and drive improvements.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Strong command of English (both written and spoken).

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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