Talent Acquisition Partner

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Summary: Wärtsilä is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruitment for North America, translating business needs into proactive talent strategies and delivering an excellent experience. Highlights: 1. Lead full-cycle recruitment activities as a strategic business partner 2. Design and recommend proactive sourcing strategies 3. Coach and support hiring managers to strengthen recruiting capabilities Talent Acquisition Partner Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians \- put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game\-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834\. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future\-oriented talent – want to join the ride? **Talent Acquisition Partner – North America (USA Focus)** **\*\*Please submit resumes in English\*\*** Wärtsilä is looking for a **Talent Acquisition Partner** to act as a strategic business partner to our hiring managers across **North America, with a strong focus on the United States**. In this role, you will lead full‑cycle recruitment activities, translate business needs into proactive talent strategies, and deliver an excellent experience for both candidates and hiring managers. You will serve as the **single point of contact** throughout the recruitment lifecycle—from role kick‑off through the candidate’s first day—working closely with Talent Sourcing Coordinators and HR colleagues to ensure a smooth and effective hiring process. **Location:** Bogota, Colombia or Mexico City, Mexico or Buenos Aires, Argentina. **Model:** Hybrid **Your responsibilities** As Talent Acquisition Partner, you will: * Own the **end‑to‑end recruitment cycle** for North American vacancies, ensuring cost‑effective hiring aligned with company policies, processes, and compliance requirements. * Partner closely with hiring managers to understand current and future workforce needs and provide **expert guidance on recruitment processes, market trends, and talent availability**. * Design and recommend **proactive sourcing strategies** that optimize quality of hire, time‑to‑hire, and cost. * Advise on **qualification criteria** and support the design of effective assessment and selection processes. * Coach and support hiring managers to strengthen their recruiting, interviewing, and decision‑making capabilities. * Align sourcing activities with the **Wärtsilä People Narrative**, contributing to targeted employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives. * Support and participate in interviews as required, including phone screens, first‑round, and second‑round interviews. * Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies, including defining KPIs, monitoring performance, and assessing quality of delivery. * Take ownership of sourcing, assessing, and interviewing candidates for **niche and senior‑level roles**. * Contribute to piloting, testing, and scaling **new recruitment practices and ways of working** within the region. **What you bring** To be successful in this role, you take pride in delivering a high‑quality candidate and hiring manager experience and are comfortable navigating the complexities of the U.S. talent market. You bring: * **5\+ years of experience** in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, supporting **North American / U.S. hiring**. * A **Bachelor’s degree** in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). * Strong recruitment experience within **engineering, energy, marine**, or other **international blue‑chip environments**. * Proven experience building **proactive sourcing strategies**, talent pipelines, and candidate engagement plans. * **Advanced professional English** (spoken and written) is required. * **Portuguese** is considered a strong advantage; **Spanish** is a plus. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and hiring managers across cultures and geographies. **Why you and us** At Wärtsilä, we value authenticity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe that by being your true self, you can achieve your best work. As part of our truly international organization, you will be empowered, supported, and recognized for your contribution. Together, we are passionate about creating positive impact—working as **one global team** in a caring, open, and respectful environment while continuously improving how we work and the future we help shape. Last application date: 10/04/2026 At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job\-relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.