Group Talent Acquisition Specialist - CDD

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

Within a fast-growing international environment, you will play a key role in driving excellence across our recruitment lifecycle for Corporate Functions (Finance, Legal, Facilities, etc.).

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist , you will go beyond daily execution to act as a strategic business partner to Hiring Managers. While managing end-to-end recruitments, you will actively contribute to the team’s transformation by taking ownership of strategic, high-impact projects centered around Employer Branding, Candidate Experience, and TA Data Intelligence .

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager – Corporate Functions, you will be a driving force in optimizing our processes and elevating our talent attraction strategies.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

1. End-to-End Talent Acquisition & Stakeholder Management

• Full Lifecycle Recruitment: Lead the end-to-end recruitment process (intake meetings, sourcing strategies, job posting, interviewing, and initiating onboarding) for various Corporate Functions.

• Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, providing market insights, talent mapping, and recruitment recommendations.

• Direct Sourcing & Headhunting: Leverage advanced sourcing methods and professional networks to attract top-tier, diverse, and passive talent in a competitive market.

2. Employer Brand & Candidate Experience Champion

• Attraction Strategy: Support and implement innovative employer branding initiatives to strengthen our talent pipeline and visibility.

• Candidate Journey: Ensure a seamless, inclusive, and premium candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process, maximizing engagement and conversion.

• Innovation: Proactively identify and suggest new talent attraction channels, trends, and recruitment practices to keep the Group ahead of the curve.

3. TA Data Intelligence & Process Optimization

• Data-Driven Recruitment: Ensure the highest level of data quality within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and maintain accurate recruitment dashboards.

• KPIs & Analytics: Leverage recruitment data and metrics to track performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose continuous process improvements.

• Digital Tools: Support the adoption and optimization of new digital TA tools and technologies within the team.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Profile & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally combining experience in an Executive Search / Recruitment firm and an in-house corporate environment.

• Project Appetite: Demonstrated interest and involvement in transversal HR projects, particularly around Employer Branding, Candidate Experience initiatives, or Data Analytics .

Mindset & Skills:

• Analytical Skills: Comfortable with numbers, data interpretation, and tracking KPIs to back up decisions.

• Agility & Organization: Ability to prioritize effectively and manage a high volume of open positions in a fast-paced, complex, and international environment.

• Communication & Influence: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with an adaptable personality capable of interacting with professionals at all levels.

• Languages: Fluency in both French and English is mandatory.

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines