Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group working across manufacturing, energy, and recycling. Its teams apply expertise in materials science, chemistry, and metallurgy to develop battery materials, catalysis technologies, and recycling processes. The company’s closed-loop approach connects material production with recovery and reuse, supporting cleaner mobility and efforts to reduce harmful emissions.
Senior HR Recruiter – Umicore, Manaus
Lead end-to-end recruitment, talent attraction strategies, and hiring KPIs for Umicore’s advanced materials and recycling business in Manaus.
Description
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across a range of levels and complexity.
- Advise managers as the local People & Organization partner, helping define role profiles, attraction strategies, and hiring decisions.
- Create and implement talent attraction plans for competitive markets.
- Track recruitment KPIs and recommend actions to improve results.
- Provide a positive candidate experience through practices aligned with the company’s employee value proposition and employer brand.
- Conduct competency-based interviews and behavioral assessments, evaluating technical and cultural fit.
- Contribute to Talent Acquisition projects in diversity, employer branding, digitalization, and process improvement.
- Follow internal policies, labor laws, and corporate governance requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with universities, educational institutions, recruitment consultancies, and other talent sources.
- Keep accurate, complete talent acquisition records; identify risks or anomalies and help improve procedures.
- Support colleagues and respond to stakeholder requests promptly and professionally.
- Work across functions to deliver high-quality results and share knowledge.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Strong recruitment and selection experience, preferably in the chemical industry.
- Experience managing recruitment for operational, technical, specialist, and leadership roles.
- Fluent English is required.
- Experience conducting hiring processes in Portuguese and English, including engagement with global stakeholders.
- Postgraduate study or specialization in People Management, Talent Acquisition, or a related field is an advantage.
- High-volume recruitment and experience filling critical roles are an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to share ideas, develop expertise, and advance careers
- Inclusive work culture offering equal opportunities