Lead Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

If you are looking to make an impact in leading talent acquisition initiatives and being a strategic and consultative partner to our teams and organization, then look no further. We are seeking a Lead Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding to join our team!

The Lead Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
, serves as a strategic partner to management and HR Business Partners across North America. This role will report to the Director, Talent Management and Acquisition and is responsible for proactive sourcing, recruiting, and hiring initiatives to meet current and future talent needs operating with a forward-thinking mindset, keeping updated on trends and the latest TA practices and digital system evolutions to support building strong talent pipelines, engaging passive candidates, and driving recruitment excellence and results through implementation of best practice techniques, tools, metrics and KPIs.

The incumbent also provides oversight and execution of various Talent Acquisition programs, including:

• Oversight for the employee referral program, primarily managed by the Talent Acquisition Coordinator which includes providing subject matter expertise and training to HR and hiring managers
• Collaborating with partners in HRIS and the HR community and providing oversight for the onboarding programs and activities to ensure delivery of high impact onboarding practices with attention to employee experience and employer brand awareness while meeting the needs of all business and manufacturing sites.
• Serving as a key contributor to global recruitment related practices including process improvement efforts participating within Talent Acquisition and cross functional teams at a local, regional, and global level. Influences and ensures stakeholder and regional needs are represented and aligned, and knowledge is shared.

This role requires proven success in sourcing and recruiting within engineering-intensive environments, as well as manufacturing and R&D settings. The incumbent will operate with an inclusive, collaborative approach while demonstrating strong leadership capabilities—building followership, influencing decisions, and guiding stakeholders toward optimal outcomes. This position requires someone who has a strategic mindset, demonstrates system comfort with digital curiosity, and who communicates in a consultative style sharing data-driven insights to shape talent strategies and action.

Beyond traditional recruiting, this role demands a commitment to strategic workforce planning, talent pipeline development, and process optimization. The individual will also provide direct or indirect leadership, mentoring others, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with all compliance standards and organization goals.

• Lead the development and execution of proactive staffing strategies and workforce planning aligned with Arkema Group’s Human Capital goals. Partner with hiring managers to forecast talent needs and consult on optimal sourcing approaches.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and implementing innovative methods and technologies to attract top talent. Provide expert guidance on talent attraction and selection strategies.
• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and timely delivery of qualified talent. Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, providing consultative support throughout the selection process.
• Serve as the lead talent acquisition administrator and subject matter expert for the Applicant Tracking System (Success Factors), continuously enhancing system functionality and user experience. Train and support the HR community, talent acquisition, and hiring managers in system usage and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external sourcing and recruitment vendors, including executive search firms, staffing agencies, universities, and technical schools. Negotiate and manage vendor relationships while guiding internal practices to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
• Represent the U.S. region on the Global Talent Acquisition Business Process Owner team contributing strategic recommendations and ensuring regional alignment with global initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR partners, influencing talent decisions through market intelligence and best practices.

• Lead pre-employment processes to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across all sites. This includes vendor relationship and process management, collaborating cross-functionally, with a commitment to compliance.
• Lead onboarding initiatives partnering with HRIS, HR and site leaders to activate best-in-class onboarding practices and materials.
• Provide backup support for Corporate New Hire Orientation and pre-employment screening processes,…