Talent Acquisition Partner - Eastman : Job Details

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit?www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of recruiting experience, with at least 3 of those years recruiting engineers or other technical talent in a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, facilitating interviewing, extending offers, and dispositioning candidates. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for developing and monitoring hiring strategies, including a strategy for hiring diverse candidates.

Key Responsibilities: - Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for engineering positions, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, developing and extending offers, and dispositioning candidates.

- Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various sourcing methods such as LinkedIn, job boards, social media, networking, and referrals to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.

- Stakeholder Management: Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on recruitment strategies and best practices.

- Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by providing timely communication and feedback.

- Talent Pipeline: Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified, diverse candidates for future hiring needs.

- Market Research: Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor hiring practices.

- Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with company policies, as well as local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

- Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize recruitment strategies.

- Hiring Strategies: Develop and implement effective hiring strategies to attract top engineering talent, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

- Diversity Hiring: Create and execute a strategy for hiring diverse candidates, ensuring that our recruitment practices promote an inclusive and equitable hiring process.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of in-house corporate Talent Acquisition experience; 7+ years preferred - Minimum of 3 years of end-to-end in-house corporate recruiting engineers or other technical talent within a manufacturing environment; experience in chemical or petrochemical manufacturing a plus - Excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated bias for action - Previous experience in a human resources client-facing role preferred - A track record of commitment to prior employers - Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Insights required - Proven experience developing and executing diverse recruiting strategies - Knowledge of Talent Acquisition compliance, including complex regulatory guidelines - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong sourcing and networking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships with candidates, HR partners and hiring managers - Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software; experience with Success Factors preferred - Ability to analyze and interpret data to tell stories and develop strategy - Understanding of engineering roles and the manufacturing industry and demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring those roles - High level of professionalism and confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Exceptional technical administrative skills, with proficiency in navigating and managing a variety of software programs and systems - Change management and project management experience, along with the ability to influence without direct authority - Excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated bias for action

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.