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Description
Requisition ID: 7827
Location:
Manchester, MAN, GB, M17 1WT
Business Unit / Group Function: Human Resources
Work Arrangement: Partially Remote
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Job Highlights
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Interim) – LANXESS UK
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester, UK
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Start Date: May 2026
LANXESS UK is seeking a driven, proactive, and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist / In-House Recruiter to join our EMEA Recruitment Team on an interim basis.
In this role, you will act as the primary recruitment expert for the UK while working closely with our colleagues in the Netherlands to deliver seamless, high-quality hiring support across both regions.
You will partner with HR and hiring managers across multiple sites and countries to understand business needs, shape hiring strategies, and guide recruitment activities from initial briefing through to onboarding. This is a hands-on, relationship-led role where your ability to build trust, influence decisions, and work flexibly in a changing environment will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities
Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with hiring managers to ensure successful and timely placements
Deeply understand role requirements and advise managers on shaping the ideal candidate profile
Provide expert guidance to hiring managers and candidates throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding
Act as an internal head-hunter, using multiple sourcing channels to identify and engage talent proactively
Manage external recruitment agencies and support local employer branding activities in alignment with global frameworks
Support the rollout, adoption, and optimisation of our new ATS across the EMEA region
Champion best practice, share knowledge, and contribute actively to the LANXESS global recruiting community
Experience recruiting in the Dutch market highly desired
Manufacturing sector hiring experience is advantageous
Strong competency-based and behavioural interviewing skills, with experience assessing complex candidate profiles
Exposure to ATS implementation or optimisation is a plus
Hands-on and personable, thriving in a site-based (at least hybrid) working environment
Comfortable operating without rigid processes — able to find solutions, adapt quickly, and adjust to changing requirements
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility rapidly
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
A collaborative team player who contributes to knowledge sharing
Willingness to travel between UK sites to understand business needs and engage with stakeholders
What To Expect
If your application is successful, you’ll first have a conversation with a member of our Talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an on-site interview, where you'll meet the Hiring Manager and key team members both face to face and virtually. This is a great opportunity to gain insight into the role, our culture, and how we work.
Please Note: No agency approaches.
Recruitment is managed centrally by our Talent team. Any direct approaches to hiring managers will not be considered or eligible for fee payment.
Contract Type: LOA (active) 12
Who We Are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.4 billion in 2024. The company currently has about 11,800 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Come and be part of it!
What we offer you
Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.
Interested? Apply today with your full up to date CV and we will be in touch with you soon.
Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the Recruitment team.