Talent Acquisition Specialist Job at LANXESS (Manchester)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

LANXESS

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

LANXESS UK is seeking a driven, proactive, and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist / In-House Recruiter to join our EMEA Recruitment Team on an interim basis. In this role, you will act as the primary recruitment expert for the UK while working closely with our colleagues in the Netherlands to deliver seamless, high-quality hiring support across both regions. You will partner with HR and hiring managers across multiple sites and countries to understand business needs, shape hiring strategies, and guide recruitment activities from initial briefing through to onboarding. This is a hands-on, relationship-led role where your ability to build trust, influence decisions, and work flexibly in a changing environment will be key to your success.

Job Responsibility:

Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with hiring managers to ensure successful and timely placements
Deeply understand role requirements and advise managers on shaping the ideal candidate profile
Provide expert guidance to hiring managers and candidates throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding
Act as an internal head-hunter, using multiple sourcing channels to identify and engage talent proactively
Manage external recruitment agencies and support local employer branding activities in alignment with global frameworks
Support the rollout, adoption, and optimisation of our new ATS across the EMEA region
Champion best practice, share knowledge, and contribute actively to the LANXESS global recruiting community

Requirements:

Significant in-house experience managing end-to-end recruitment
Experience recruiting in the Dutch market highly desired
Manufacturing sector hiring experience is advantageous
Strong competency-based and behavioural interviewing skills, with experience assessing complex candidate profiles
Exposure to ATS implementation or optimisation is a plus
Hands-on and personable, thriving in a site-based (at least hybrid) working environment
Comfortable operating without rigid processes — able to find solutions, adapt quickly, and adjust to changing requirements
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility rapidly
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
A collaborative team player who contributes to knowledge sharing
Willingness to travel between UK sites to understand business needs and engage with stakeholders

Nice to have:

Experience recruiting in the Dutch market
Manufacturing sector hiring experience
Exposure to ATS implementation or optimisation

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program
A variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care
Support in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life
Flexible working arrangements through global “Xwork” program
Commitment to your professional and personal development and encouragement in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning