Talent Acquisition Specialist

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Nordson Corporation, a global leader in precision technology, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Maastricht – the Netherlands. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. 

Summary of the role

You will be a member of the EMEA HR Services team. You will perform the full cycle recruitment and manage the candidate experience throughout the process. As Talent Acquisition Specialist you will be responsible for establishing effective recruitment pipelines to access top level talent, while delivering timely and effective customer service to internal customers to meet the hiring needs of the organizations.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform and administer the full recruitment life cycle for relevant position openings in a consultative manner. This includes:

  • Assess hiring needs and support the development of appropriate job descriptions;

  • Job posting, advertising, and screening of applications/resumes;

  • Conduct pre-screening interviews as appropriate, scheduling interviews;

  • Host candidate review meetings with the interview panel for candidate selection;

• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting universities, employment agencies, recruiters, social media, internet sites and participate in career fairs, plus hiring events;

• Research, manage and optimize contractual relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, job fairs, university recruiting efforts, and various internet job search websites for posting requisitions;

• Prepare regular reports concerning hiring trends, sourcing effectiveness, candidate feedback, etc. and provides recommendations to HR staff and/or management, as appropriate;

• Coordinate the employee referral program;

• Actively seek sources and maintain up-to-date knowledge of recruiting issues and labor market trends, jobs related analytics, ensuring all applicants are moved correct in applicant tracking system ;

• Assist with development and execution of HR and Management training;

• Perform and manage regular audits to maintain data integrity.

• Ensure KPIs and metrics are met and are in compliance with established service level agreements, baselines and targets.

• Support the review and updating of content in the knowledge management and case management systems as well as other continuous improvement activities to improve HR Services efficiency and effectiveness.

• Support the development and implementation of policies and programs and align with Works Council Liaisons, where needed.

• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

• Recruitment activity and case management experience, preferably within multiple larger countries in EMEA. Coordination and/or communication preferably in a large, complex organization and/or matrixed environment.

• Experience using staffing tools such as applicant tracking software, HRIS systems, electronic job boards, social media and candidate sourcing application.

• Time management skills and the ability to manage and coordinate multiple recruitment activities simultaneously;

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities;

• Ability to display initiative in sharing of information and updating information timely;

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/Outlook);

• Excellent communication skills in English, German and preferably another European languages, verbal and written;

• Strong detail orientation, with focus on data quality;

• Excellent process orientation which focuses on efficiency without losing sight of customer experience;

• Good understanding of current technology which includes use of web-based platforms, case management, etc.

Benefits

We offer a flexible work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:

• 13th month

• 8% holiday allowance

• 25 holidays

• 6 ADV

• Pension scheme

• Travel costs

• Hybrid working (3 days/week at office, 2 days/week working from home)

About Nordson Corporate

At Nordson Corporation, we understand that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success, and we are committed to creating a culture of belonging for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

Interested? 

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a team that is dedicated to service the whole EMEA organization the best way they can and are looking for an organization which values an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV. 

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