Talent Attraction Specialist

Quaker Houghton; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

International team environment

2 days volunteering leave per year

QH University

Wellbeing & 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 beyond. You will partner with hiring managers and HR teams to craft effective hiring strategies, drive sourcing and talent pipelining, and manage vendors to ensure compliance and top candidate experiences.

You will build pipelines through technical schools and training centers, promote referrals, and contribute to continuous TA

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recruiting experience across technician, skilled trades, manufacturing, operations, warehouse, administrative, or other support functions.
• Experience hiring for manufacturing sector preferred, including permanent and contingent workforce.
• Experience working in a complex international, matrixed organization and collaborating across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Operations, Technician, and Administrative roles across the UK and international sites.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to develop effective hiring strategies and best practices.
• Drive sourcing, talent pipelining, and hard-to-fill candidate attraction initiatives.
• Manage recruitment vendors and ensure performance, compliance, and policy alignment.
• 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, employment laws and TA global processes.
• Maintain recruitment systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality awareness

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Workday

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in the PA, USA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates.

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:

• 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.

Who are we?

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids and engineering present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the worlds steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and grow where your contributions will matter !

EEO: Quaker Houghton is committed to equal employment opportunities and a workplace free of discrimination. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity, age, disability, ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. In line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive, the salary range for this role is disclosed before the interview to support transparency and consistency in our hiring process. Candidates will not be asked about their salary history. Our company uses a structured job level and salary band framework to support objective and consistent compensation decisions.