Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Waters Corporation

The role is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist supporting key recruitment activities across EMEA. The position will play a critical role in supporting managers across the organisation in the recruitment of scientific, corporate services, engineering, and technical roles. You will report to the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition and must drive results by providing insight, creativity, and staying current on innovative sourcing and recruiting techniques.

The role is based in Wilmslow (hybrid: 3 days per week on site Tuesday to Thursday).

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Lead the sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer processes for open positions within assigned business areas.
• Quickly acquire a thorough understanding of job responsibilities for required competencies, skills and knowledge.
• Communicate clearly, persuasively and empathetically with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leverage deep industry knowledge to advise on market trends, talent availability and competitive insights.
• Identify and implement sourcing strategies, creatively conducting research and using a multitude of resources to assure a talent pipeline; apply data‑driven insights to refine sourcing, screening and engagement strategies.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and navigate challenges with resilience and agility.
• Align talent acquisition strategies with long‑term business objectives through strategic thinking.
• Utilize ATS, CRM and analytics tools to manage requisitions and track performance effectively.
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all hiring practices.
• Advocate for candidate experience with a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple requisitions efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Extensive in‑house recruiting experience preferably within life sciences, pharma, biotech, etc.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on candidate and hiring manager experience.
• In‑depth understanding of industry trends and talent markets.
• Ability to continually seek new sourcing options and develop creative approaches for sourcing and delivering top talent into the candidate pipeline.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in fast‑paced environments.
• Strategic mindset with experience aligning recruitment to business goals.
• Proficiency in recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM) and data analytics.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
• Analytical approach to decision‑making using metrics and performance data.

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family‑friendly benefits such as an attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies and software, serving the life, materials, food and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status, military service, veteran status, pregnancy etc. Waters is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.