Talent Acquisition Specialist | Manufacturing & Executive Recruitment (Maternity leave)

Company Description Bosch is constantly expanding its international presence, since for us cultural diversity represents one of our greatest strengths. We are continuously promoting the growth of our more than 16,000 associates, who develop their full potential in one of the highest quality companies in technology. We value the balance between personal and work life as one of the main tools to improve the creativity and productivity of our associates. Job Description We are looking for a highly driven Talent Acquisition professional who combines a strong hunter mindset with expertise in manufacturing recruitment and executive search. This role will be responsible for attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent for specialized, managerial, and director-level positions across multiple business units. The ideal candidate thrives in competitive talent markets, proactively identifies passive candidates, and acts as a strategic advisor to hiring managers. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for specialized, managerial, and executive-level positions. • Develop proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive talent. • Conduct market mapping, competitor benchmarking, and talent intelligence analyses. • Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical manufacturing and business roles. • Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to define recruitment strategies and hiring plans. • Conduct competency-based interviews and candidate assessments. • Facilitate and participate in Assessment Centers for leadership and strategic positions. • Utilize data and recruiting metrics to drive decision-making and improve hiring outcomes. • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. • Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment. • Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing environments. • Experience managing specialized, managerial, and executive-level searches. • Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal). • Strong experience in direct sourcing and headhunting methodologies. • Experience conducting competency-based interviews. • Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders. Preferred • Experience facilitating Assessment Centers. • Experience with psychometric and behavioral assessment tools (PI, Intelab, Raven, or similar). • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing techniques. • Knowledge of talent market trends, salary benchmarking, and workforce planning. • Experience supporting multi-site or regional recruitment operations. Key Competencies • Hunter Mindset • Strategic Thinking • Consultative Partnership • Executive Presence • Stakeholder Management • Influencing Skills • Talent Market Intelligence • Negotiation Skills • Data-Driven Decision Making • Customer Focus Additional Information This position is being hired to provide temporary coverage during a maternity leave. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic Talent Acquisition initiatives and gain exposure to high-impact recruitment projects.