Talent Acquisition Specialist

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Position Reports To

Talent Acquisition Manager

Positions Reporting To This Position

Nil

Key Relationships

Hiring Managers, Department Managers & People Leaders

HR Team

Sales Trainer & Recruiters, Call Centre Recruiters and other recruiters in the business

Recruitment colleagues in Wyndham US

External Stakeholders (e.g – Taleo, job boards, LinkedIn, recruitment agencies, Organisational Psychologist, newspapers, schools and universities)

Primary Objectives

To actively contribute to the company vision of making holiday dreams come true by providing operational and strategic leadership of all talent, acquisition and retention related activities across our Asia Pacific operations. including providing outstanding levels of customer service, advice and expertise to people leaders, recruitment teams and the HR team to support their talent acquisition strategies and activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include but not limited to)

Talent

• Reviewing internal HRIS, AES, Survey and Tableau data to generate understanding of key patterns, feedback, areas for improvement in relation to our recruitment and retention strategies.
• Reviewing external industry data and research, generational motivators and global recruitment trends to improve and create efficiencies within our own processes and promote understanding throughout our leaders.
• Involvement in the annual talent review process as well as supporting people leaders and the HR team in recognizing & nurturing current talent.
• Assist in maintaining best practice recruitment and selection tools including all recruitment related templates
• Management of our various digital career pages and websites and talent databases.
  
  

Acquisition

• Responsible for developing a successful talent acquisition strategy with key focus on improving our current and future sourcing and retention processes
• Leading the development and implementation of an effective employer brand and working with stakeholders across the business to embed this throughout various means
• Supporting the continued expansion of our Hotel Group and Timeshare operations across South East Asia including assistance with hotel pre-openings and mass recruitment facilitation.
• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment specifically focusing on high-level positions (M band and above) across the business as well as support where required of other roles.
• Management of the administration required to handle all enquiries, reporting, efficiency improvement in the use of our ATS, Taleo and other online job portal systems eg. Seek, LinkedIn.
• Consult and provide advice to people leaders and recruiters as required on the effective recruitment methods for open vacancies including the clear development and partnership of forming job briefs
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for open vacancies, in particular hard to fill roles
• Be a point of contact for recruitment agencies when building new contacts and for assistance with specific roles.
• Identify, investigate and monitor current sourcing platforms and systems whilst thinking innovatively about new sourcing means
• Assist the HR team in liaising with internet and print advertising media for job advertisements, ensuring all advertisements reflect Company image and values.
• Coordinate skill testing and psychometric assessment process to support the recruitment process
• Ensure there are checks and processes in place to evaluate employed candidates are meeting legal, immigration and compliance requirements to hold their positions within the organisation.
  
  

Retention

• Ensure consistent and high level candidate care at all stages of recruitment by leading projects focused on evaluating , reviewing and improving the care provided throughout the process
• Provide ongoing support and assistance to hiring managers and Sales Area Recruiters in interviewing and selection techniques and skills.
• Run effective weekly recruitment meetings with the HR team
• Regular review and update of supplier contracts and ensure return on investment is achieved eg. Seek, LinkedIn, Taleo
  
  

General

• Display innovation through inspiring, creating and improving processes and products.
• Show integrity in all aspects of the position by doing the right thing, taking responsibility and delivering on the promise.
• Display leadership values by ensuring effective communication and respecting your peers and managers. Support others within the team and empower each other wherever possible.
  
  

Key Position Criteria

• Extensive end to end recruitment experience hiring across a broad range of roles, departments and countries (South East Asia experience is advantageous); internal recruitment experience preferred
• Ability to obtain detailed job briefs from Hiring Managers and consult, advise and influence where required
• Extensive experience with implementing behavioural interview methodology and other recruitment methods to suit the vacancy or project
• Ability to build effective business relationships with all stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Advanced problem solving abilities combined with high level business acumen to form and implement effective sourcing and retention strategies
• Ability to operate at an operational and strategic level as required
• Project management skills and experience
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, achievement and drive
• Ability to prepare and analyse talent acquisition related data
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and circumstances
• Clearly demonstrates Company values and works towards Company objectives
• Effective negotiation skills
• Computer software and proficiency in using recruitment database tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team focus & high degree of emotional intelligence
• Understanding of HR best practice systems and processes and ability to translate these across the people related functions of the business
• Ability to show high levels of initiative, multi-task and excellent time management skills
• Keep abreast of latest trends in recruitment
  
  

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. Were always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

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