Overview

Job Location:
St. Louis, MO

About Us:

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

Are you a strategic recruiting leader who thrives on building exceptional teams while delivering results? Barry-Wehmiller is seeking a Recruiting Experience Leader to drive our recruiting strategy across our global enterprise. This dynamic player-coach role combines strategic leadership with hands-on recruiting excellence.

Join our Recruiting Leadership Team as one of three key leaders reporting to the Director of Global Recruiting. You'll lead a high-performing team of recruiters while personally managing full-cycle recruitment for critical roles across the US. This is your chance to help further transform how we attract, engage, and retain top talent.

This position will work a hybrid schedule, onsite at our St. Louis Corporate headquarters location three days a week. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Team Leadership

  • Lead and inspire a highly motivated team of Recruiters through development, performance management, and training
  • Establish team standards and drive recruiting strategy focused on optimizing business results
  • Coach hiring leaders and Recruiters on best practices while fostering continuous improvement
  • Leverage recruitment data to inform strategic decisions and advise key stakeholders

Hands-On Recruiting

  • Execute full lifecycle recruiting from sourcing through offer management
  • Source and attract talent across diverse functions including Corporate, Engineering, Manufacturing, Leadership, and Operations roles  
  • Develop innovative approaches to "harder-to-fill" roles using creative strategies
  • Ensure fast, efficient, and professional recruitment processes that create exceptional candidate experiences

Process Innovation & Improvement

  • Drive process improvements, standardization, and consistency across the Barry-Wehmiller recruiting experience
  • Lead initiatives to ensure best-in-class candidate experience at every touchpoint
  • Develop and implement recruiting methodology, tools, and procedures
  • Analyze and leverage KPIs to continuously improve strategies and identify growth opportunities

Business Partnership

  • Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted recruiting advisor
  • Collaborate across the organization to understand short and long-term talent objectives
  • Advise on market trends, recruitment strategies, and sourcing approaches
  • Build trusted relationships with internal customers and business partners

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • 4+ years of recruiting, sourcing, or HR experience with proven track record
  • 2+ years of team leadership experience
  • Experience developing strong relationships across all organizational levels
  • Proven ability to match exceptional talent to career opportunities and culture
  • Ability to think strategically and translate business strategies into actionable talent plans
  • Outstanding problem solving skills
  • Comfort navigating complexity and ambiguity while working independently
  • Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Core Competencies

  • Relentless drive to find and connect with the best talent
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Action-oriented, resourceful, and results-driven approach
  • Experience with Workday and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information

Differentiating Qualities

  • Drives Engagement – Creates motivated teams that achieve organizational objectives
  • Values Differences – Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and cultures
  • Curious & Courageous – Energized by complex challenges and comfortable sharing recommendations
  • Collaborative Mindset – Forms authentic working relationships across diverse teams and geographies

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This isn't just about filling positions—it's about transforming our Recruiting function and creating lasting impact. You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Build and innovate while directly impacting our organization's current and future state
  • Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where your expertise drives real business results
  • Participate in a world-class recruiting team while partnering with leaders across our global enterprise to drive change

 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

BW Corporate US