Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMEA

Talent Acquisition Specialist

**Fixed-Term Contract: 6-Months**

Location Venlo Netherlands

Hybrid

Purpose of Role: As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our organisation’s future. You’ll lead end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure we attract high-calibre talent while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Working in close partnership with hiring managers, you’ll drive effective sourcing, screening, selection and onboarding strategies. Success in this role relies on your strong customer focus and ability to communicate confidently across all levels of the business. You’ll also be instrumental in cultivating meaningful relationships with local colleges, universities and training providers - strengthening our talent pipeline and championing our commitment to community engagement

What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our ‘We are Weir’ framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation. 

•  Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn’t one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing.  We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them. 
• Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives. 
• Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment: Apply proactive, imaginative and cost-effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse range of candidates. This includes leveraging online platforms, social media, our applicant tracking system (Workday), community networks, and partnerships with colleges and universities. Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to gain a deeper understanding of each role, its function, and how it fits within the wider team and organisation. From screening CVs to conducting interviews, you’ll assess candidate suitability for current and future opportunities, always with a focus on quality, inclusion and long-term potential.
• Brand Ambassador: Be committed to delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring managers through timely, thoughtful communication and follow-up. Act as a visible and proactive advocate for our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives - ensuring these values are reflected throughout the recruitment journey. Represent Weir with pride across internal and external networks, engaging with key associations and communities. You’ll also play a vital role in building strong, lasting relationships with local colleges, universities and training providers - helping to grow our future talent pipeline and reinforce our presence within the wider community.
• Technology & Process: Encourage candidates to apply for open roles via our applicant tracking system (Workday), ensuring a smooth and timely recruitment journey. Use the ATS to proactively build and maintain talent pools for high-volume and high-value skill areas. Consistently follow global recruitment processes to support our “One Way of Work” approach- ensuring recruitment activities and workflows are documented clearly and consistently across the business
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education And Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment across a variety of functions and business lines, with a particular focus on manufacturing, supply chain, blue collar and skilled trades roles, as well as professional and leadership appointments
• Expert in sourcing candidates Using external channels such as search engines, job boards, social media and our applicant tracking system (Workday), alongside building strong partnerships with local colleges, universities and community organisations to attract diverse talent. Having experience Recruiting into the Venlo area is a plus but wider EMEA experience in. a must
• Expert in Stakeholder Engagement Proven ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders as a trusted business partner, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills and a track record of crafting compelling, candidate-centric job adverts and messaging. To be successful in this role you must be proficient in English and Dutch.
• Be confident using tools such as Word, Excel, and Copilot is an added plus.

We are Weir! Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family.  We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture.  We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life! 

For additional information about what it’s like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page. 

 Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.