Talent Acquisition Specialist - CONTRACT (6 MONTHS)

About the company

Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group that develops, produces, and recycles materials for a better life — powering the cars of today and tomorrow, reducing harmful emissions, giving unique properties to high-end applications, and giving new life to used metals.

Umicore Market Solutions is a global organization spanning enterprise functions that ensure commercially viable decisions, enhance reputation, build customer relationships, and find the right people to drive growth. The variety of work demands continuous innovation, new solutions, and fresh ideas.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

Umicore strives to create a collaborative environment where employees can succeed, share ideas, develop expertise, and advance their careers. The company engages in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As a world-leading organization, Umicore rewards contributions with a competitive salary and benefits.