Job Title:
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Summary:
The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist is an integral role within Momentive’s Talent Center of Excellence (COE). The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, identifying, and qualifying talent to fill key roles within the organization. In this senior role, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing, identifying, and attracting top talent to fill key professional and senior-level positions across the Americas and Europe. You will also take a lead role in managing our early career programs and external vendor relationships.
Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Recruitment & Sourcing

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for key professional and senior-level roles, partnering with hiring managers to define hiring needs and develop strategic sourcing plans.
• Utilize a variety of innovative techniques to source, screen, and recommend diverse talent, ensuring a strong and consistent candidate experience from initial contact to offer.
• Advise and educate hiring managers on best practices for recruitment, selection methodologies, and our TA process.
• Manage intake meetings, create talent pipelines for critical roles, and monitor progress to ensure requisitions are filled in a timely manner.

Early Career Programs

• Develop and execute strategies for our early career programs, including internships and rotational programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and organizations to enhance our employer brand and build a robust pipeline of future talent.
• Identify, prioritize, coordinate, and manage participation in career fairs, recruiting events, and information sessions.

Project & Vendor Management

• Lead or contribute to TA-focused projects aimed at improving recruitment efficiency, candidate experience, and employer branding.
• Oversee relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and other talent acquisition vendors to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with hiring goals.
• Partner with procurement to manage vendor contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with sourcing policies and budgetary guidelines.
• Evaluate vendor performance, support contract negotiations, and ensure a strong return on investment (ROI).

Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure all recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate selection, and hiring processes, comply with local and international employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain data integrity and accurately track all recruitment activities within our applicant tracking system (Workday).
• Provide support for compliance reporting in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., EEO and GDPR).

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• 5+ years full-cycle recruiting experience
• University degree in a related field
• Experience designing, launching, or scaling early career programs
• Experience leading and prioritizing multiple recruitment projects from start to finish, adapting to evolving business needs
• Experience with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies
• Experience with an HRIS, ATS, and/or CRM
• Solid technical capabilities, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet/online candidate sourcing techniques
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership, agility, and resilience, proactively supporting both the team and broader business objectives
• Flexibility to attend recruiting events

The following are preferred for the role:

• Workday experience (Recruiting module)
• Demonstrated commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams
• Experience recruiting for a manufacturing organization
• Experience recruiting for a globally matrixed organization
• High volume staffing experience
• Familiarity/awareness of employment law in Europe

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What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $81,000 - $118,800
The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

Refer to the
Hiring Process tab
on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.
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

The following are required for the role

• 5+ years full-cycle recruiting experience
• University degree in a related field
• Experience designing, launching, or scaling early career programs
• Experience leading and prioritizing multiple recruitment projects from start to finish, adapting to evolving business needs
• Experience with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies
• Experience with an HRIS, ATS, and/or CRM
• Solid technical capabilities, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet/online candidate sourcing techniques
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership, agility, and resilience, proactively supporting both the team and broader business objectives
• Flexibility to attend recruiting event

The following are preferred for the role:

• Workday experience (Recruiting module)
• Demonstrated commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams
• Experience recruiting for a manufacturing organization
• Experience recruiting for a globally matrixed organization
• High volume staffing experience
• Familiarity/awareness of employment law in Europ