Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position:Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Location:

Terneuzen (NLD),Netherlands

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.

If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and This Role

Are you energized by recruiting talent that keeps complex operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably? Do you enjoy partnering closely with plant leaders, operations managers, and HR to translate business demand into strong hiring outcomes? If so, this role is a great fit.

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Operations to support hiring for our Dutch operations
, based in Terneuzen, the Netherlands
.

In this role, you will be a critical partner to our manufacturing sites and operational organizations in Dordrecht, Delfzijl and Terneuzen, responsible for attracting and hiring high-impact talent that supports safe, compliant, and high-performing operations.

As Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist you will bring strong experience in operations‑focused recruitment, including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, maintenance, and technical roles, and understand the challenges of plant‑based hiring in the competitive Dutch labour market.

You own the end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle
, leveraging deep local market insight and strong stakeholder partnerships to deliver high‑quality hiring outcomes in a fast‑paced, safety‑ and performance‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary recruitment partner for operational and site-based functions in the Netherlands, serving as the key contact for local HR, plant leadership, hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates.
• Partner closely with HR business partners, operations leaders, site logistics managers, and functional heads to understand short- and long-term workforce needs across manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, and operational support teams.
• Manage the full recruitment process for operations-critical roles, ensuring alignment with safety, compliance, and business continuity requirements.
• Translate operational hiring needs — including Early Career strategy, skilled professionals, and experienced hires — into clear, compelling job descriptions and targeted recruitment strategies aligned with the Dutch labour market.
• Lead sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill operational roles, collaborating with Talent Sources and Talent Marketing to proactively build pipelines for technical and operational talent.
• Post and manage job openings across internal systems, external job boards, and social platforms relevant to operational hiring in the Netherlands.
• Conduct candidate pre-screenings and (video) interviews, assessing not only skills and experience but also operational mindset, safety awareness, and cultural fit.
• Act as the main point of contact during interview coordination, selection decisions, and salary offer processes for operations roles.
• Provide market intelligence and insights on availability of operational talent, wage trends, and hiring challenges to support workforce planning decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on speed, quality, and scalability of operations hiring, contributing to process optimization and knowledge sharing across HR.
• Ensure a strong Candidate Experience and Hiring Manager Experience, with particular attention to clear communication and realistic job previews for operational roles.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, business leaders and site leadership to build sustainable recruiting and sourcing strategies for Dutch operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering…