Recruiter

About the role

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for positions across USA and/or Canada
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand current and future talent needs and provide strategic recruitment advice.
• Create compelling job advertisements and recruitment campaigns that attract high-quality candidates.
• Conduct interviews and support managers throughout the selection and decision-making process.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through various channels, including professional networks, social media, job boards, and direct sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Drive continuous improvement, optimization, and standardization of recruitment processes and tools.
• Act as a key link between local stakeholders and GEA’s global recruiter community.
• Lead and support employer branding initiatives, including participation in career fairs, university partnerships, networking events, and other talent attraction activities.
• Represent GEA as an employer of choice in local and international talent markets.
• Monitor and report recruitment KPIs and leverage data-driven insights to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and promote GEA’s values throughout the recruitment process.
• Travel to various locations across USA as required to support recruitment and employer branding activities.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a closely related HR field.
• Relevant academic background in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a similar discipline.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes across different job functions and levels.
• Strong active sourcing skills and experience identifying and engaging passive candidates.
• Ability to independently manage multiple recruitment projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience optimizing recruitment processes, systems, and workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to build credibility with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Experience with Workday or another HCM/ATS platform is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Fluency in at least one additional language (e.g. French, Spanish, etc.) is recommended.
• Experience recruiting across multiple countries and cultures is considered a strong advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel within USA and across the NAM region as business needs require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday
• 136 hours of P