Principal Specialist Talent Acquisition

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Principal Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle and deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. This role partners closely with business leaders to provide consultative support and ensure a seamless, value-added recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for R&D, Engineering, and Commercial functions across the organization.
• Responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, interview management, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define candidate profiles, and provide market insights and hiring recommendations to support effective talent decisions.
• Leverage diverse sourcing channels, including LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, networking, and direct sourcing, to attract and engage high-quality talent.
• Screen and evaluate resumes, qualifications, and experience to ensure alignment with business requirements and role expectations.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews and provide hiring teams with objective candidate assessments and recommendations.
• Manage the offer process, including compensation benchmarking, offer preparation, negotiations, and reference checks where required.
• Build strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and business leaders to align recruitment strategies with organizational objectives.
• Ensure regular communication and status updates to candidates, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
• Support recruitment projects, talent initiatives, employer branding activities, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance hiring effectiveness and candidate experience.

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition 
• Prior working experience in an engineering/manufacturing/semi-conductor environment preferred 
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools such as LinkedIn, Workday 
• High-volume recruitment experience and audit processes 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills 
• Discreet in handling confidential information 
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization. 
• Able to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced environment and working with multiple priorities
• Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision.
• Strong intra-cultural awareness and organizational sensitivity
• Team player, collaborative approach and resourceful
• Good communication, interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. 

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. 

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.  

No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at global[dot]compliance[at]globalfoundries[dot]com or visit our official website. 

The Ethics & Compliance mailbox is not a recruitment channel. CVs/resumes submitted to this mailbox will not be reviewed, processed, or considered for employment opportunities. Please apply through the official GlobalFoundries careers site only.