Talent Acquisition Partner

Quaker Houghton; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to own full lifecycle recruiting across non-exempt and exempt roles. You will design recruitment strategies and deliver results while building strong relationships with business stakeholders in a fast-paced, global setting.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of recruiting experience, strong knowledge of ATS (Workday preferred), and a consultative approach to long-term talent planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• 6+ years of recruiting experience in agency and/or corporate settings.
• Strong full-lifecycle recruiting experience with a track record in competitive markets.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage candidates and stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence outcomes.
• Ability to act as a consultant/strategist for long-term talent planning.
• Able to handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions through full lifecycle including strategy meetings, job descriptions, postings, sourcing, phone interviews, scheduling, debriefs, and offers.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop talent strategies.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies using data and market insights.
• Proactively source candidates via job boards, networks, social media, and career fairs.
• Build relationships with associations, universities, and alumni groups.
• Provide an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience with regular updates.
• Conduct interviews to assess fit and train managers on interview techniques.
• Promote employer brand across channels to attract top talent.
• Negotiate and extend offers, ensuring smooth onboarding.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Workday experience

Negotiation

Data-driven recruiting

Microsoft Office

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Partner will manage full lifecycle recruiting for non-exempt and exempt positions which may include high volume recruiting as well as niche roles. You will create recruitment strategies and execute delivery for the business team(s) you support while cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, creative, and can flourish in a fast-paced global organization. Our team lives our value of Doing Great Things Together.

What Will You Do

• Manage requisitions through full lifecycle to include leading Recruitment Strategy Meetings (RSMs), reviewing and enhancing job descriptions, posting jobs, actively sourcing through various channels, phone interviewing and screening, scheduling interviews, facilitating debriefs, and managing the complete offer process
• Collaborate with hiring managers and leaders to understand staffing needs and develop long-term talent strategies that align with business goals
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, using data and market intelligence to provide consultative guidance and inform decisions
• Proactively source and attract qualified candidates through various channels, including job boards, professional networks, social media, and career fairs
• Build external relationships with associations, community resources, and universities and alumni groups
• Provide an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the process via regular and timely communication and status updates
• Conduct interviews and screenings to evaluate candidates for both role and company fit, and train hiring managers on the recruitment process and effective interviewing techniques
• Promote the organization's employer brand through various channels to attract top talent
• Negotiate and extend job offers to successful candidates, ensuring a smooth transition to onboarding
• Adhere to and keep current with all local, state, and federal employment laws throughout the recruitment and selection process
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidate pipelines, analyze recruitment data, and provide insights to improve strategies and processes
• Participate in special projects relating to Talent Acquisition and the larger Human Resources function
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhere to all Quaker Houghton policies and Core Values

What Do We Look For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred
• 6+ years of recruiting experience in agency and/or corporate settings
• Strong understanding of full-lifecycle recruiting and proven success in filling roles, especially in competitive markets
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System, Workday experience strongly preferred
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to act as a consultant and strategist, going beyond traditional recruiting to focus on long-term talent planning
• Able to handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality

About Us

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 Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.

The Talent Acquisition Partner will manage full lifecycle recruiting for non-exempt and exempt positions which may include high volume recruiting as well as niche roles. You will create recruitment strategies and execute delivery for the business team(s) you support while cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is motivated, creative, and can flourish in a fast-paced global organization. Our team lives our value of Doing Great Things Together.