Talent Acquisition Specialist – Global Human Resources (Paris)

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”.

We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making.

The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally.

We also provide the world’s premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC’s unique independence, integrity and expertise.

We are currently recruiting a Talent Acquisition Specialist to ensure our world business organisation recruits and retains the right talent to deliver on our global mission. The position is for a permanent contract (CDI) reporting to the ICC Global Human Resources Director.

The role

In this role your main responsibilities will be to:

• Serve as a business partner to internal stakeholders, managing all stages of the recruitment journey;
• Use your expertise to assist hiring managers in efficiently filling career opportunities with the most appropriate candidate within given timeframes;
• Define and implement the ICC recruitment dashboard via ATS with a data-driven approach to analyse and enhance recruitment processes, offering informed advice and recommendations.

Your main tasks and duties will be to:

• Define role requirements and draft attention-grabbing job descriptions to attract high-calibre candidates;
• Proactively source and identify potential candidates;
• Conduct interviews to assess candidate skills and suitability for the position;
• Guide candidates through every step of the hiring process, ensuring a positive and smooth application experience;
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant networks/agencies and schools;
• Manage the recruitment of ICC interns and their onboarding;
• Collect and share regular metrics across Talent Acquisition using our ATS with ICC leaders and HR colleagues;
• Acquire knowledge of peer institutions and utilise market data and intelligence to update ICC Talent Acquisition practices;
• Drive or contribute to projects aiming to continually improve ICC hiring processes;
• Enhance recruitment tools and practices where required based on feedback from internal clients and candidates;
• Manage the recruitment activity and reports in the ATS.

Requirements

• At least five years of talent acquisition experience, ideally in an international context
• Excellent ability to assess people and recognise what Talent looks like
• Curious and interested in understanding ICC’s industry and business
• Practical and effective, combining strong business acumen and common sense to drive actionable recommendations
• Exceptional soft skills including interpersonal skills and reputation for honesty, transparency, and directness with various organisational levels
• Good knowledge of international mobility and immigration processes
• Hands-on approach with ability to multitask and effectively prioritise daily workloads.
• Problem solver who seeks innovative ways to achieve targets
• Good understanding of local employment laws
• Strong influencing, organisational, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to influence senior management
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Experience in managing an ATS

Terms and conditions 

Estimated start date: As soon as possible

Department: Global Human Resources

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

Contract type and duration: Permanent (CDI), full time.

Remuneration and advantages: Competitive, contingent on skills and experience. We offer a flexible hybrid work scheme and an inclusive workplace.

How to apply: Please send your application to our Talent Acquisition team at recrutement_serviceRH@iccwbo.org  and specify “Talent Acquisition Specialist” in the subject line of your email. Also indicate if you have the necessary papers to work in France and make sure to include:

• Your CV (two pages maximum)
• A one-page cover letter highlighting your skills, motivation and experience relevant for the position

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere.

And when we say “everyone”, we mean it.

We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential and equality of opportunity is for everyone.