Our client is seeking a Strategic Recruiting Manager to lead and optimize their global recruitment efforts across corporate and manufacturing operations. Reporting to the COO, this role will oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving cost-effective and high-quality hiring.

Responsibilities:

• Build a Robust Global Talent Pipeline
  • Develop and maintain pipelines for high-demand roles (e.g., engineering, production management, maintenance technicians, supply chain, etc.).
  • Implement proactive sourcing strategies in key regions to meet both current and future hiring needs.
  • Provide oversight to local factory recruitment, ensuring consistency and quality across all hiring practices.
• Develop a World-Class Recruitment Process
  • Implement standardized recruitment processes and tools to minimize time-to-fill and improve candidate fit.
  • Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations across all locations.
  • Define structured interview processes, including reference checks and safety/security measures.
• Foster a Strong Referral Program
  • Design and promote an employee referral program to improve candidate quality, retention, and team cohesion.
• Align Recruitment with Business Strategy
  • Create performance-based job profiles that align with long-term company objectives.
  • Leverage HR metrics and data-driven insights to enhance recruitment strategies.
• Lead Recruitment Project Management
  • Manage critical recruitment projects, including hard-to-fill and niche roles.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective hiring.
• Strengthen Employer Branding
  • Drive initiatives to enhance employer attractiveness and ensure a strong, unified brand image.
  • Oversee global recruitment efforts to optimize the candidate experience and market reputation.

Requirements:

• Vast experience of recruiting in the manufacturing industry in the USA (and ideally in Europe)
• Proven experience of sourcing white collar, senior level candidates, nurturing and building a pipeline of candidates
• Blue collar recruitment experience also important
• Ability to travel freely and at last minute to Europe and USA (suitable passport is required)
• Talent management / development experience is also a plus

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