Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
What's the job?
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a key role in driving Alfa Laval’s proactive, insight‑driven and pipeline‑oriented Talent Acquisition strategy. Based in Saint‑Priest (69), just outside Lyon, you will report to the TA Manager for Mid & Southern Europe, also located in Saint‑Priest, and support a wide range of recruitments across France, Europe and North‑West Africa.
In this role, you will operate both strategically and hands‑on: acting as a true business advisor and talent expert, providing insight, guidance and constructive challenge to hiring managers. You will shape sourcing strategies, build strong talent pipelines, and secure a smooth, high‑quality end‑to‑end hiring experience as we continue moving toward a more data‑driven and candidate‑centric way of working.
Your role
Managing full‑cycle recruitment across multiple functions and countries.
Acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, aligning expectations and challenging constructively.
Building and nurturing talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and continuous market engagement.
Conducting market research to understand talent availability, trends and hiring conditions.
Using Talent Acquisition data, dashboards and KPIs to optimize hiring efficiency and guide decision‑making.
Contributing to employer branding initiatives and representing Alfa Laval at external events.
Collaborating closely with the European TA team to harmonize processes and support cross‑regional hiring needs.
What you know
A degree in HR, business, psychology or a related field.
Solid experience in full‑cycle recruiting, ideally in a global and complex environment.
Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills.
Proven sourcing abilities (ATS, LinkedIn, social media) with success engaging passive candidates.
The ability to think strategically, understand business needs and anticipate future talent requirements.
Comfort using data, KPIs and dashboards to guide decisions and improve efficiency.
Experience or a strong interest in employer branding.
Fluency in English (C1+) and French; proficiency in another language is a plus.
The role is based in Saint‑Priest, with easy access via public transport (T2 tram line)
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
Pourquoi rejoindre Alfa Laval ?
Nous nous engageons au quotidien pour concevoir des solutions qui limitent l’impact des activités humaines sur l’environnement et pour améliorer l’inclusion et la diversité dans le monde professionnel.
Notre entreprise compte 23 000 salarié·es, avec des sites à taille humaine dans le monde entier.
Nous cultivons les pratiques managériales issues de l’origine suédoise d’Alfa Laval basées sur la proximité, l’échange, l’autonomie et le respect de l’équilibre pro/perso.
Nous sommes leaders sur nos marchés et nous innovons continuellement avec de nouvelles solutions techniques et de nouveaux produits.
Nous concevons chaque mission comme indispensable au succès collectif : votre activité et votre responsabilité comptent pour nous.
Nous cherchons des gens qui ont envie de tout apprendre plutôt que des gens qui savent déjà tout : des curieuses et des curieux.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
