Overview

Job Location:
IT Milano

Job Title:

Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist (m/f/d)

Summary:

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist (m/f/d) is an integral role within Momentive’s Talent Center of Excellence (CoE). In the role, you will be responsible for sourcing, identifying, and qualifying talent to fill key roles within the organization. You will utilize sourcing techniques and develop relationships through networking to build a strong pipeline of talent. You will work closely with the regional and global business leaders and regional field HR to create a positive candidate experience from application through offer while adhering to our talent acquisition process.

This position may be in Milan, Italy, or Leverkusen, Germany.
This position provides the flexibility for up to three days of remote work per week.

Responsibilities Include:

As a TA Specialist (m/f/d), you will utilize innovative sourcing techniques and identify, screen, and recommend talent for professional positions, including senior-level managers across Europe and the Americas. You will understand and work to improve Momentive´s employer brand by creating a positive and consistent hiring manager and candidate experience. Key responsibilities are:

  • Develop positive relationships with hiring managers globally, external partners/recruiters, and candidates.

  • Educate hiring managers on talent acquisition and effective recruitment/selection methodologies.

  • Advise and assist in developing job descriptions and ads, including translations.

  • Review, translate, and post new and approved positions, working closely with HR managers across Europe/AMERS to ensure proper process adherence

  • Lead intake discussions to ensure we identify the right candidates to fill requisitions quickly

  • Create talent pipelines for key roles in advance of an active requisition as needed

  • Develop appropriate sourcing strategies including new tools and techniques to identify and establish diverse talent pipelines.

  • Maintain information in Workday, our applicant tracking system.

  • Review candidate profiles, conduct effective screening interviews, and recommend candidates to the next steps of the recruitment process aligned with the targeted position and business requirements.

  • Partner with HR Shared Services and regional field HR on interview and debrief scheduling requests to ensure a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.

  • Facilitate debrief meetings with hiring teams and provide timely feedback to the candidate/s.

  • Leverage external recruiters where appropriate.

  • Monitor open position status and progress, lead/drive client update meetings and participate in Global Talent Acquisition meetings as requested.

  • Consult and engage with the Works Council on recruitment activities as needed.

  • Remain current on all related employment laws and regulations.

  • Contribute to TA-focused projects for continuous improvement. Support the COE and Human Resources in performing various other responsibilities and projects.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

  • 5+ years of relevant full-cycle recruiting experience

  • University degree

  • Experience with an HRIS, ATS, or CRM System

  • Experienced in internet/online candidate searching and application of sourcing techniques

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment

  • Proficient with social media and business platforms e.g. LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Xing, Instagram, Facebook

  • Familiar with GDPR requirements and processing of personal data

  • Dynamic personality, good interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate and influence diverse audiences and stakeholders at various organizational levels

  • Driven, self-motivated team player who demonstrates agility to proactively support the team and the business

  • Tech-savvy, good technical capabilities including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in German and English

  • Flexibility to attend recruiting events   

The following are preferred for this role

  • Workday experience (Recruiting module)

  • Experience in diversity recruitment

  • Experience recruiting for a manufacturing company with a global matrix organization

  • High-volume staffing experience

  • Familiarity/awareness of employment law in Europe and collaboration with works councils

  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking in Italian

Please attach an English version of your CV when submitting your application.

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What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

 

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

 

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.