Talent Acquisition Specialist - CONTRACT (6 MONTHS)

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Umicore Market Solutions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on a fixed-term contract in Pasadena (HYBRID). In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of positions across the organization, partnering closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to attract, assess, and hire top talent. The successful candidate will bring strong recruitment expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for professional and specialist roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Source, attract, and engage qualified candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and direct sourcing.
• Conduct candidate screening interviews and assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and facilitate interview processes with hiring teams.
• Provide guidance and market insights to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience at every stage of the hiring journey.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide regular updates on hiring progress.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, recruitment procedures, and applicable employment regulations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within a corporate or international environment.
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting experience.
• Experience recruiting for professional, technical, or specialist positions.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience using ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across multiple countries or regions.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, technology, or shared services environments.
• Knowledge of talent market trends and recruitment best practices.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Fixed-term / Contractor
• Duration: 3 up to 6 months 
• Location: Hybrid - Pasadena 

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?