Human Resources Specialist - Talent Acquisition

About Us Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to relentless continuous improvement, operational excellence, and extraordinary customer service. Job Summary: We are looking for an HR Specialist – Talent Acquisition to join our Human Resources team in Tunisia. This is a hands-on position with a strong focus on talent acquisition, internal and external communication, and new employee integration .

The successful candidate will manage the recruitment process from workforce needs identification through onboarding, while ensuring a positive and consistent candidate and employee experience. The role requires a strong understanding of recruitment within an industrial/manufacturing environment , the ability to work closely with operational managers, and the communication skills needed to engage employees and candidates at all levels of the organization.

. Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Manage the full recruitment cycle for assigned positions, from job requirement definition to candidate integration. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, define profiles, and establish effective recruitment strategies. Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for technical, engineering, production, quality, support, and other industrial positions.

Source candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, professional networks, social media, schools, recruitment events, employee referrals, and direct sourcing. Screen and assess candidates based on technical requirements, competencies, experience, and organizational fit. Coordinate and conduct interviews with candidates and hiring managers. Manage the recruitment process in the HRIS/ATS and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Monitor recruitment KPIs, including time-to-hire, recruitment sources, hiring volumes, and recruitment effectiveness. Build strong relationships with universities, engineering schools, vocational institutions, employment agencies, and other talent sources. Participate in recruitment campaigns, job fairs, open days, and employer branding initiatives. Communication & Employee Engagement Support the development and deployment of internal HR communication initiatives.

Prepare and coordinate communication materials related to recruitment, onboarding, employee initiatives, HR programs, and company events. Support communication campaigns aimed at strengthening employee engagement and understanding of company priorities and HR initiatives. Contribute to employer branding activities and ensure consistency of the Pursuit Aerospace employer image across recruitment channels.

Support internal events, employee engagement activities, recognition initiatives, and other HR communication activities. Work closely with HR and operational teams to ensure that key information is communicated clearly and effectively to employees. Onboarding & Integration Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees and ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee. Organize and facilitate new hire orientation and induction activities.

Ensure that all pre-employment and onboarding requirements are completed accurately and on time. Coordinate with HR, hiring managers, training, IT, administration, and other relevant functions to ensure new employees are ready to start effectively. Follow up with new hires during their first weeks and months to identify integration needs and potential issues. Contribute to continuous improvement of the onboarding process based on feedback from new employees and managers.

Support initiatives designed to improve early employee engagement and retention. HR Support & Continuous Improvement Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records and documentation. Prepare regular recruitment and onboarding reports and dashboards. Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, onboarding, and HR communication. Support HR projects and initiatives as required.

Ensure compliance with company policies, HR procedures, and applicable labor requirements. Promote Pursuit Aerospace values and behaviors through day-to-day HR activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in recruitment/talent acquisition. Mandatory experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or similar production environment.

Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment for both technical and non-technical positions. Strong understanding of recruitment processes, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection. Experience working directly with operational and functional managers. Experience coordinating onboarding and new employee integration processes. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with candidates, employees, managers, schools, and external partners. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in English and French is required; Arabic is a strong advantage. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in the aerospace or automotive industry .

Experience recruiting engineering, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and production profiles. Experience with employer branding and recruitment communication. Experience organizing recruitment events, job fairs, open days, or campus recruitment activities. Experience developing recruitment dashboards and HR metrics. Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and Lean manufacturing environments.

Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives. Knowledge of recruitment best practices and labor market trends. Working Conditions This is an on-site position based in Tunisia. The role requires regular interaction with employees, candidates, managers, and teams across the manufacturing environment. Frequent presence on the shop floor and interaction with operational teams may be required.

Occasional travel for recruitment events, university partnerships, job fairs, or other HR activities may be required. The position may occasionally require flexibility outside standard working hours to support recruitment events or business priorities.