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 colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Our people are our greatest strength.Talent Acquisition is key to enable Quaker Houghton to continue to do great things together. As TA Partner, you will manage full lifecycle recruiting for the EMEA region and other countries as needed and work closely with key stakeholders such as the business leaders, HRBPs and HROps colleagues. You will support process improvement initiatives and participate actively in realizing the future state vision and strategy company goals.
What will you do ?
- Manage requisitions through full lifecycle to include: approving requisitions within the system, leading Recruitment Strategy Meetings, reviewing and enhancing job descriptions, posting jobs, sourcing through various channels, video interviewing/screening, scheduling interviews, facilitating debriefs, and offer management.
- Build solid relationships with key partners across the organization that yield consistent process and impactful results
- Guide local HR on recruitment best practices, process improvements and technical support.
- Use data and market intelligence to provide consultative guidance
- Find innovative ways to identify and attract ‘difficult-to-reach' candidates
- Build external relationships with diversity associations and university programs and alumni groups
- Provide an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the process via regular and timely communication and status updates
- Educate the Hiring Manager / interview panels on the recruiting process and help build their interview capabilities on an ongoing basis
- Promote the Employee Referral Programs in partnership with the Local HR teams.
- Promote the organization's employer brand through various channels to attract top talent
- Oversee and ensure compliance of the company’s guidelines and policies related to the TA function such as Job Requisition and Offer letter approvals.
- Adhere to and keep current with all local, state, and federal employment laws throughout the recruitment and selection process.
- Maintain TA systems and trackers in a timely and accurate manner
- Participate in special projects relating to Talent Acquisition and within the larger Human Resources function
- Participate actively in process improvement projects and be proactive in putting forward initiatives aimed to increase the efficiency and quality of the TA function.
- Adhere to all Quaker Houghton policies and Core Values.
What do we look for?
Experience:Solid recruiting experience in corporate or agency settings, or a combination. Ideally possess a manufacturing sector recruitment background and familiar with working within a matrix organization.
- Expertise with international recruitment and international stakeholder management is highly valued.
- Expert user of Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and/or Workday is highly valued.
Education:Bachelor's degree is a must.
Language:High level of English is a must, additional languages is a strong preference.
Soft skills:
- Strong communication skills and ability to relate to all levels of the organization
- Able to handle highly sensitive information with strict confidentiality
- Results Driven
- Analytical and Problem Solver
- Customer Focused
- Receptive to Change
Location: Ideally a hybrid arrangement with 2 days/week office presence at our Barcelona-Spain, Manchester-England or Uithoorn-Netherlands sites.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay, bonus opportunities and other benefits
- Global Giving Program: Volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
- QH University: continuous online training platform for all levels.
- DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing, Next Gen and PRIDE CRGs, as well as Global Donation and Impact Awards programs.
- A unique opportunity to join an international, dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Who are we?
We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s 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 TA team and GROW where your contributions will matter!
Interested? Learn more about our Sustainability Strategy :Sustainability – Quaker Houghton
