Talent Attraction Specialist

Quaker Houghton; Coventry, Manchester, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Two annual days of paid volunteering

QH University

Wellbeing and inclusion programs

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a Talent Attraction Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for Operations, Technician, and Administrative roles across the UK and Germany, driving sourcing and talent pipelining initiatives to attract top talent.

You will collaborate with hiring managers, HR Partners, and HR Operations to develop effective recruitment strategies, ensure hiring goals are met, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience in a dynamic, international setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recruiting experience across technician, skilled trades, manufacturing, operations, warehouse, administrative or other support functions.
• Experience with manufacturing sector recruiting across permanent and contingent roles is preferred.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System and Workday is highly valued.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Languages: English and German high level written and spoken are a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Operations, Technician, and Administrative roles across the UK, Germany, and other countries.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to develop effective hiring strategies and recruitment best practices.
• Drive sourcing, talent pipelining, and hard-to-fill candidate attraction initiatives.
• Manage recruitment vendors and ensure performance, compliance, and alignment with company policies.
• Leverage market insights and recruitment data to provide consultative talent advice.
• Build talent pipelines through partnerships with technical schools, training centers, and community organizations.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the hiring process.
• Promote employee referral programs and strengthen the employer brand to attract top talent.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, approvals, employment laws, and TA global processes.
• Maintain recruitment systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance TA efficiency and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

German language

English language

Analytical mindset

Tools

Workday

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

As Talent Attraction Specialist you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. In this position, you will lead end-to-end recruitment for Technician and Support-level roles mainly across the UK, Germany, while driving sourcing and talent pipeline initiatives that help attract top talent to the organization. Working closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and HR Operations teams, you will develop effective recruitment strategies, deliver an outstanding candidate experience, and ensure hiring goals are met through strong execution and collaboration.

What will you do ?

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Operations, Technician, and Administrative roles across the assigned countries.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to develop effective hiring strategies and recruitment best practices.
• Drive sourcing, talent pipelining, and hard-to-fill candidate attraction initiatives.
• Manage recruitment vendors and ensure performance, compliance, and alignment with company policies.
• Leverage market insights and recruitment data to provide consultative talent advice.
• Build talent pipelines through partnerships with technical schools, training centers, and community organizations.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the hiring process.
• Promote employee referral programs and strengthen the employer brand to attract top talent.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, approvals, employment laws, and TA global processes.
• Maintain recruitment systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance TA efficiency and quality.

What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid work schedule to support work-life balance
• International and collaborative team environment with access to career growth opportunities
• Beyond recruiting, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, supporting the company's growth strategy.
• Two annual days of paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• QH University: continuous learning programs for all levels of experience
• Attractive wellbeing and inclusion programs, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a talent acquisition professional with at least 4 years of recruiting experience across technician, skilled trades, manufacturing, operations, warehouse, administrative, or other support functions, either in an agency or in-house environment. Experience hiring for the manufacturing sector is highly preferred, particularly supporting both permanent and contingent workforce needs. Success in a complex, international, matrixed organization will be a strong advantage, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders and geographies.

• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System and Workday highly valued.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills and ability to relate to all levels of the organization
• Able to handle highly sensitive information with strict confidentiality

Languages: English and German high level written and spoken are a must.

Soft skills:

• Results Driven – Overcomes obstacles and finds resources to get things done
• Analytical & Problem Solver – Identifies problems and uses available resources to identify a solution
• Innovation – Is open to new ways of doing things
• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements
• Receptive to Change – Can switch gears/change direction quickly based on new information or developments

Location: Flexible location in Barcelona, Spain / Manchester or Coventry, UK / Cracow, Poland / Dortmund, Germany.

JOIN THE TEAM AND GROW WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS WILL MATTER.

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