Talent Acquisition Recruiter Job at Spirax-Sarco Engineering in Wilmington

Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Location: WM USA - 37 Upton Drive (Hybrid)
Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/

We’re currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join us. You’ll join a dynamic team of engineers, sales people, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers, and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this, you’ll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace.

Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange - FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

Watson-Marlow is an industry-leading technology organization dedicated to engineering fluid management solutions for the life science and process industries. We help our customers to supply critical products and services that range from fresh drinking water and therapeutic medicines to food products and paper. Through our solutions, we help companies to be more efficient, sustainable, and profitable.

Role Summary

A Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding. This role is essential for aligning an organization’s hiring strategies with its long-term business goals. The recruiter will develop talent pipelines for critical roles, ensuring a diverse pool of qualified candidates for positions across different functions, including technical, operational, and sales roles. By working closely with department leaders, the Talent Acquisition Recruiter contributes to shaping the company’s workforce through proactive talent mapping and strategic recruitment efforts.

This role often involves enhancing the employer brand, attracting top talent through innovative recruitment methods, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The recruiter must be adept at utilizing various sourcing tools, managing full cycle recruiting processes, and collaborating with hiring managers to meet immediate and future hiring needs. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter plays a pivotal role in building a workforce that aligns with the company's culture, values, and strategic objectives.

What You’ll be Doing

1. Lead full cycle recruiting for multiple roles across sales, manufacturing, and technical positions, with ownership over the entire process.
2. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and implement effective recruiting strategies that align with business goals.
3. Source candidates through a variety of channels (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, etc.), ensuring proactive engagement and creativity in finding top talent.
4. Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline, anticipating future hiring needs.
5. Conduct screenings and interviews, using discretion and judgment to assess the best candidates for both role fit and cultural alignment.
6. Ensure a positive candidate experience by owning communication, feedback loops, and a smooth onboarding process.
7. Develop employer branding initiatives, taking the lead on strategies that position the company as an employer of choice.
8. Manage the company’s LinkedIn profile, posting job openings, engaging with potential candidates, and enhancing the company’s online presence.
9. Utilize ATS and other recruiting tools, with the freedom to refine and optimize processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
10. Stay updated on industry trends and leverage that knowledge to inform recruiting strategies and provide insights to hiring managers.
11. Lead recruitment marketing campaigns, ensuring that efforts are aligned with company goals and tailored to attract diverse, high-quality candidates.
12. Ensure compliance with employment laws and proactively address any legal or policy concerns in the hiring process.
13. Participate in career fairs and own the responsibility of representing the company to potential candidates.
14. Collaborate with the HR team on diversity and inclusion efforts, ensuring a diverse candidate pipeline while contributing to a broader company culture of inclusion.
15. Use data and analytics to drive decisions and continuously improve the recruitment process, identifying opportunities for efficiency.
16. Negotiate offers with confidence, ensuring that the final offer aligns with company goals while being attractive to the candidate.
17. Take full ownership of the recruiting function, from sourcing through to onboarding, acting as a trusted advisor to both candidates and the business.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Recruitment Expertise: Strong experience in full-cycle recruiting, ideally within both sales and manufacturing sectors, to handle a diverse range of roles effectively.
2. Strategic Mindset: Ability to align recruitment efforts with the company’s long-term talent needs and contribute to workforce planning.
3. Sourcing Skills: Proficiency in using multiple sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals, to find and attract top talent.
4. Strong Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage candidates, hiring managers, and external vendors.
5. Technology Savvy: Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn management, and other recruitment tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
6. Agency and Initiative: A self-starter who can take ownership of the recruiting function with autonomy, driving the process with confidence and minimal oversight.
7. Collaboration and Relationship Building: Ability to work effectively with hiring managers, HR, leadership, and external partners to ensure smooth and successful recruitment processes.
8. Data-Driven Approach: Comfort with using recruitment metrics and analytics to measure success, optimize recruitment strategies, and report progress to leadership.
9. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies based on changing hiring needs, market conditions, or company growth plans.
10. Employer Branding: Skills in promoting the company’s culture and brand to attract high-quality candidates, especially through managing the company’s LinkedIn profile.
11. Diversity and Inclusion Focus: Experience or understanding of diversity recruitment strategies to ensure a diverse candidate pool that aligns with company goals.
12. Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate offers that meet both company goals and candidate expectations while fostering a positive relationship.
13. Physical and Work Environment Requirements: Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods, occasionally lift or carry office supplies and equipment under 20 pounds, and have the vision and hearing capability to effectively use a computer and communicate with colleagues and clients in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels and standard office equipment.

Closing date: 06/01/2025

As a growing and ambitious organization with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

About Watson-Marlow

Every day, we help companies across the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies. Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proud to be a FTSE 50 company.