Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contractor)

UBE Corporation America Inc.•Livonia, MI

29d

About The Position

We are searching for a strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist for our corporate, R&D, chemical manufacturing and trading businesses. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a highly skilled individual who will serve as a key driver of our hiring success, playing a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier talent across a wide spectrum of critical roles.

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and collaborate effectively with hiring managers, HR partners, and leadership.
Strong project management and organizational skills; able to juggle multiple open requisitions, prioritize tasks with precision and meet deadlines.
Strategic thinking demonstrating the ability to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals and workforce planning needs.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information.
Proficiency with ATS platforms and sourcing tools (Specifically, Paylocity and LinkedIn Recruiter) to identify and attract top talent.
Skilled in conducting interviews, assessing candidate competencies and making sound hiring recommendations.
7+ years of full cycle recruiting experience, ideally in the chemical manufacturing, chemical trading or chemical R&D environments.
Demonstrated success with recruiting across a wide range of disciplines and seniority levels, including technical and executive roles.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or equivalent) are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Execute the full recruitment lifecycle for a broad spectrum of roles, from hourly technical staff to executive leadership.
Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive candidates using advanced tools and techniques.
Conduct strategic intake sessions with hiring managers to define role requirements, success metrics, and interview frameworks.
Coordinate and conduct initial screenings to assess candidate fit for open positions, manage candidate communications and ensure seamless candidate experience.
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
Serve as a trusted advisor to hire managers, providing market insights, compensation benchmarks, and strategic guidance.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
Champion process improvements and contribute to the evolution of our talent acquisition strategy.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Track and report on key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate conversion rates).
Partner with HR to support retention strategies.
Maintain and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment tools.