Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner - Manufacturing

Reference #: 31716The Talent Acquisition Partner will play a key and integral role in the organization's innovation, transformation, and growth by delivering value-added external recruitment solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert across all hiring levels, you will provide strategic guidance, market insight, and coaching to the business.By establishing and managing strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders, you will own and drive end-to-end external hiring activities, including recruitment processes, sourcing and hiring strategies, interview design and planning, candidate experience, selection, and offer negotiation.6+ Month Contract PositionHybrid - 2-3 days per week at Allentown Fab SiteAs part of our team, you will:Take full ownership of and proactively manage end-to-end hiring plans for assigned business lines, with a strong focus on external talent acquisitionBuild and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, hiring managers, and People Partners to deliver effective workforce and external hiring strategiesPartner closely with Business Groups to understand external talent needs, skill gaps, and long-term workforce planning, building robust external talent pipelinesContinuously identify and implement opportunities to improve the external candidate and hiring manager experience at NokiaDrive proactive external sourcing strategies across geographies and talent segments to attract high-quality, diverse talentAct as a trusted advisor to candidates, providing timely and meaningful feedback throughout the recruitment processCoach and guide candidates through the hiring journey, clearly communicating role expectations, career opportunities, and Nokia's value propositionServe as a subject matter expert on compensation, external recruiting markets, competitive intelligence, and industry hiring trendsDeliver an exceptional candidate experience by developing compelling sell strategies and engagement techniques that attract and convert top-tier external talentNote: u00a0No sponsorship or relocation offered for this roleYou must have:At least 6 years of full life-cycle external recruiting experience, supporting hiring across the USPrior experience recruiting within a manufacturing environment/industryHigh Volume Recruitment is a PlusExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage and influence external candidates and business stakeholdersProven ability to build strong, positive relationships with hiring managers, stakeholders, and external candidates in a fast-paced, demanding environmentDemonstrated ability to adapt to change and work independently while managing multiple external hiring prioritiesFlexibility and comfort working in ambiguity, while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented mindsetIt would be nice if you also have:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experienceCoaching and mentoring experience, particularly in advising hiring managers and guiding candidates through the recruitment processStrong proactive sourcing background, leveraging multiple channels (e.g., direct sourcing, referrals, social platforms, market mapping) to develop creative strategies that generate qualified candidate flow and build external talent pipelinesOutstanding project and program management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple searches and initiatives efficientlyExperience recruiting for IT and/or Telecommunications industries, with strong understanding of relevant external talent marketsRequired Competencies:Dealing with AmbiguityCustomer FocusStrategic AgilityDecision QualityWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identi y, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Created: 2026-02-20