Knauf stands for opportunity.

We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Central Talent Acquisition Team could be the perfect next step in your career, allowing you to build on your recruitment expertise while contributing to talent acquisition projects in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 40-year heritage in manufacturing insulation and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 40 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6000-strong team and help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.

We are now looking for another team member to join us in the Central Talent Acquisition Team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, based in Visé (BE), St Helens (UK) or Škofja Loka (SLO).

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

• Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple recruitment campaigns at the same time?
• Are you eager to contribute to talent acquisition projects that improve processes and practices?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with managers and your team to support recruitment and talent development strategies?

Your primary focus will be recruiting exceptional talent to meet business needs, while also working on impactful projects to continuously improve our talent acquisition processes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment for a range of roles, working closely with hiring managers to identify and fulfill recruitment needs.
• Developing candidate attraction strategies tailored to each role, using tools like job boards, social media, database searching, and headhunting.
• Screening and shortlisting candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout the process.
• Supporting hiring managers with insights on market trends, recruitment best practices, and candidate profiling.
• Managing the applicant tracking system (TeamTailor), ensuring job postings are accurate, and tracking recruitment metrics to support reporting.

• Assisting the Talent Acquisition Manager with impactful projects, including improving recruitment processes, streamlining workflows, and enhancing Knauf's Employer Value Proposition (EVP).
• Contributing to initiatives such as embedding inclusive hiring practices, developing diverse talent pipelines, and implementing effective candidate assessment tools.

What we’d love for you to have:

• Previous experience in a recruitment role (minimum 8 years), with a proven ability to manage multiple roles and prioritize effectively.
• Strong skills in sourcing and attracting talent through direct advertising, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other creative methods.
• Deep knowledge and a strong professional network in engineering/technical recruitments, enabling effective hiring within technical domains.
• Experience in coordinating recruitment processes from start to finish, including candidate assessment and feedback.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, organized approach with a passion for delivering results and improving processes.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French or any additional European language is a plus.

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors, and values. As long as you are eager to learn anything you might not already know for this role, we’d love to speak with you.

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and collaborating with international teams.
• Supporting or leading talent acquisition projects, such as process improvement or employer branding
• Experience or familiarity with project management methodologies is a valuable asset.
• Experience in a broad HR role, encompassing areas such as Learning & Development (L&D), international mobility, or other HR functions, will add value in the collaboration with the Central HR Team

We’ll provide:

Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market. On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.

What happens next?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us.