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Job Description:

The Talent Recruiter – International delivers end‑to‑end recruitment across multiple European countries, operating in competitive and diverse labor markets. The role balances speed, quality, and inclusivity while ensuring a consistent and positive candidate experience, managing multiple stakeholders and requisitions, and adapting recruitment practices to local regulations while remaining aligned with regional and global standards. In addition to supporting European hiring needs, the role actively contributes to global talent acquisition initiatives, helping to strengthen scalable processes, employer branding, and recruitment capabilities across the organization.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Recruitment Strategy & Business Partnership (Europe)

• Partners with hiring managers and HR stakeholders across Europe to understand role requirements, skills, and workforce needs.
• Conducts intake meetings to define selection criteria and develop effective hiring plans aligned with regional priorities.
• Provides guidance on recruitment best practices, market insights, and talent availability across European labor markets.
• Supports short‑ and mid‑term workforce planning for the European organization.

Proactive Sourcing & Talent Pipelines

• Proactively sources candidates through targeted outreach, professional networks, job boards, and direct sourcing activities.
• Builds and maintains sustainable talent pipelines for current and future European hiring needs.
• Identifies and engages passive candidates for critical and hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Adapts sourcing strategies to local market conditions while maintaining consistency across the region.

Screening, Selection & Interview Management

• Reviews and screens applications to assess candidate suitability based on skills, experience, values, and potential.
• Conducts initial interviews to pre‑qualify candidates and ensure alignment with role requirements.
• Coordinates interview processes and supports hiring managers with structured, fair, and effective interview practices.
• Contributes to objective and inclusive selection decisions.

Job Posting & Recruitment Marketing

• Prepares and publishes job vacancies on internal and external recruitment portals across Europe.
• Ensures job postings are clear, accurate, and inclusive, reflecting employer branding standards.
• Supports recruitment campaigns to increase visibility and reach in targeted European markets.
• Monitors sourcing effectiveness and recommends adjustments to improve outcomes.

Candidate Experience & Inclusive Hiring

• Manages the candidate experience from first contact through offer stage, ensuring professionalism, transparency, and timely communication.
• Promotes inclusive and unbiased recruitment practices aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Ensures a consistent candidate experience across countries, while respecting local requirements.
• Collects feedback and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.

Partnerships with Educational Institutions

• Develops and maintains relationships with universities, vocational schools, and training institutions across Europe.
• Establishes collaboration initiatives such as internships, graduate programs, and early‑career talent pipelines.
• Represents the organization at career fairs, networking events, and employer branding activities.
• Supports long‑term talent development and early talent attraction strategies.

Contribution to Global Talent Acquisition Projects

• Participates in global recruitment initiatives, projects, and working groups as required.
• Contributes European market insights to the development of global recruitment strategies and standards.
• Supports the implementation of global tools, processes, and best practices at regional level.
• Shares learnings and best practices from Europe to strengthen global talent acquisition capabilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Required: Proven 5+ years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally with European or international scope.
• Strong experience in proactive sourcing and candidate screening.
• Experience managing multiple roles and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Language fluency in English, Spanish, & French
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across cultures and geographies.
• Strong organizational skills and sense of urgency.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a strong commitment to candidate experience.

Our Commitment and Difference: 

Founded in 1970, Kinetico pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. In the years since, we have grown into a global company of independent Kinetico water experts and international distributors serving more than 100 countries. We offer complete water systems that deliver only the highest quality water for general use and drinking. We back every piece of our equipment with industry-leading warranties. Our approach reflects our deep commitment to preserving and conserving fresh water, one of our planet's most precious and endangered natural resources. 

Why Join Kinetico:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage 

• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits

• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program

• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan

• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit 

• Wellness Program

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment and Difference: 

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.

Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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