BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American TobaccoCosta Rica has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist (English & French) in Heredia
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead full-cycle recruitment activities across the Americas, ensuring an engaging and efficient hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders. This role partners closely with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies. Operating in a dynamic, multi-country environment, the Specialist actively sources diverse talent, manages robust candidate pipelines, and upholds consistent employer branding and compliance standards. The position also leverages data and reporting to provide insights on hiring progress, while continuously enhancing recruitment processes and stakeholder relationships. Proficiency in English and French is essential to support regional collaboration and communication.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from intake to offer stage, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners across the Americas to understand hiring needs and provide recruitment strategies.
- Support a multi-country recruitment environment, coordinating with stakeholders and candidates remotely and in person when required.
- Proactively source and engage active and passive talent, building strong candidate pipelines.
- Ensure all job postings and recruitment activities follow standardized processes and employer branding guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with BAT recruitment policies, documentation standards, and data privacy requirements.
- Provide regular reporting and insights on hiring progress, pipelines, and recruitment metrics.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
What are we looking for?
- 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- English and French proficiency (85%+).
- Experience recruiting for regional or multi-country roles within the Americas is preferred.
- Experience using ATS or HR systems (preferably SuccessFactors).
- Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with a strong customer-service mindset.
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
