Talent Acquisition Partner

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Uitgeest; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruitment for complex client environments in the Netherlands. You will design strategies, own requisitions from intake to offer, and mentor recruitment teams to deliver high-impact hires.

In this role, you will collaborate with sourcing specialists, provide market insights, and drive continuous improvement across the RPO delivery model, ensuring KPI-aligned results and an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Experience sourcing talent across Engineering, Mechanics, Production.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and sourcing platforms.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute recruitment strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Own full-cycle recruitment from intake to offer.
• Source, screen and present qualified candidates using data-informed strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client standards.
• Partner with sourcing and marketing to attract niche and high-demand talent.
• Own recruitment for senior or highly specialized roles and high-volume hiring.
• Conduct market research and leverage analytics to optimize sourcing and hiring outcomes.
• Track stakeholder needs and manage relationships with hiring managers and HR partners.
• Provide market intelligence and influence on talent strategy to address workforce needs.
• Engage and manage third-party supply chains where needed.

Skills

Dutch & English fluency

Recruiting (full-cycle)

Sourcing Engineering/Production

ATS/CRM tools

Tools

ATS/CRM systems

Sourcing platforms

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is responsible for managing full-cycle hiring processes, driving delivery excellence, and mentoring recruitment teams. This role combines deep expertise in sourcing niche talent, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven strategy to support complex client environments. The TAP not only owns requisitions and delivers hires but also influences recruitment strategy and contributes to continuous improvement across the RPO program. The Talent Acquisition Partner will often collaborate with sourcing specialists and may guide others informally, contributing to the overall success of the RPO delivery model.

Your responsibilities

Recruitment Delivery

• Design and execute recruitment strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Own full-cycle recruitment processes from intake to offer.
• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates using innovative and data-informed strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client-specific hiring standards.
• Partner with sourcing and marketing teams to attract niche and high-demand talent.
• Own recruitment for senior or highly specialized roles, critical projects, or high-volume, business-critical hiring initiatives.
• Conduct market research and leverage analytics to optimize sourcing and hiring outcomes.

Stakeholder & Candidate Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders within a designated function or business area. Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and HR partners, guiding workforce planning, market insights and talent strategy.
• Manages multi-stakeholder recruitment processes with increased visibility and accountability.
• Provide stakeholders with market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and competitor insight to support strategic hiring decisions. Advise on talent trends and pipeline development to address current and future workforce needs.
• Build consultative relationships with client stakeholders to influence recruitment outcomes.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through transparent communication and support.
• Schedule regular check-in meetings with clients to review recruitment progress, address any concerns or challenges, and align on recruitment priorities.
• Engage and manage a 3rd-party supply chain where needed to ensure roles that require additional support receive it.
• Track supplier performance and ensure quality checks and processes are in place and performance is high, whilst ensuring process is followed.

Process Optimization & Strategy

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics and conduct root cause analysis to improve delivery.
• Present recruitment performance data, metrics, and insights within their assigned function or business area.
• Implement lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with business goals.

Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership

• Stay abreast of industry trends and labor market dynamics.
• Share insights and recommendations with clients and internal teams.
• Attend industry events to promote employer brand and expand talent networks.

Required skills

• Fluent, professional Dutch and English.
• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience (agency, RPO, or in-house).
• Proven success sourcing talent across Engineering, Mechanics, Production, etc.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and sourcing platforms.