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Waters Corporation is currently looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our key recruitment activities in the US. This person will play a critical role in supporting managers across the organisation in the recruitment of scientific, engineering, and technical roles. 

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will drive results and impact the organisation by providing insight, creativity and staying current on innovative sourcing and recruiting techniques to achieve all elements of the recruiting cycle. 

We are a collaborative team that prides ourselves on partnering with our hiring managers to recruit top talent and provide our candidates with a positive experience. We're strategic, innovative, and never stop exploring new insights, better solutions and innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to support a global organisation through a period transformation. We are seeking a motivated recruiter with experience in life science / clinical diagnostics recruitment who can help identify and recruit top talent to Waters.

This role will be based out of our Milford, MA or New Castle, DE site and is a hybrid role (3 days per week on site - Tuesday through 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 required of successful applicants.
• 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 based upon the job position by creatively conducting research and/or applying 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. 
• Passionate advocate for candidate experience with a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple requisitions efficiently to meet deadlines.

We'd love to hear from you if you have: 

• 8-10+ years in-house recruiting experience preferably within life sciences, pharma, biotech, etc. 
• Experience recruiting in the IVD or clinical diagnostics industry is highly desirable. 
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and manage through ambiguity. 
• 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 organizational skills.
• Analytical approach to decision-making using metrics and performance data.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. 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 (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.