Principal Specialist Talent Acquisition - Hsinchu, Taiwan

Originally posted 21 September 2026 by the employer — open 0 days.

About the role

This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle and delivering hiring outcomes for GlobalFoundries in Taiwan.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for R&D, Engineering, and Commercial functions.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, interview management, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs, define candidate profiles, and provide market insights.
• Leverage diverse sourcing channels like LinkedIn, social media, and employee referrals.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews and provide objective candidate assessments.
• Support recruitment projects, talent initiatives, and employer branding activities.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition.
• Prior working experience in an engineering/manufacturing/semi-conductor environment.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Strong analytical, attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• 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.