[Hiring] Talent Acquisition Partner @Avantor

Role Description

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Avantor, you will be responsible for researching, engaging with, and providing us with the talent we need to set science in motion to create a better world. In this role, you will play a critical part in building strong talent pipelines across European markets, partnering closely with Business Partners and Hiring Managers to identify, engage, and qualify top candidates.

• Act as a strategic partner, leveraging market insights, innovative sourcing techniques, and strong stakeholder collaboration to deliver high-quality candidate slates.
• Build candidate pools and pipelines, perform initial screens of prospects and applicants.
• Provide an excellent candidate experience and act as a strong advisor for hiring managers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent sourcing / recruitment / talent acquisition, ideally in an in-house or RPO environment.
• Strong expertise in active sourcing, market mapping, and candidate engagement.
• Experience working closely with recruiters and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ability to assess candidate profiles and conduct effective screenings.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in German and English.

Requirements

• Proactively source and attract high-quality candidates across multiple functions and geographies, with a focus on the DACH region.
• Utilize various sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, job boards, networking, referrals, etc.).
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct market mapping and talent benchmarking to support hiring strategy.
• Conduct initial candidate screening (CV + phone/virtual interviews) to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Deliver well-qualified candidate shortlists to Hiring Managers.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the sourcing and screening stages.
• Partner closely with Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, hiring strategy, and timelines.
• Act as a trusted advisor by sharing data-driven insights on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitor landscape.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
• Annual, performance-based bonus for your hard work.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career, including in-house trainings and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Reward for referring candidates.
• Medicover Sport Card and Lux Med medical package, with the option to include family members.
• Group insurance on attractive terms.