At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role

Are you passionate about discovering and nurturing top talent? Are you ready to make a significant impact? This might be the right opportunity for you!

Join our diverse HR team as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Dow Terneuzen, The Netherlands.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, recruiting talent is your quality and specialty. Specifically, when it comes to hiring young professionals, you clearly have experience with profiles that do not come to blows, especially in the Chemical industry. You know how to attract talent and as an Senior Recruiter you regularly fill in profiles and support the entire hiring process. The entire process has your attention, from recruitment to selection.

Due to your persuasiveness, creativity, and team spirit, you reach the scarce target group for Dow. You are 100% committed to your core recruitment activities. You can easily balance between working independently and collaborating with your colleagues. You work in a structured and smooth way between different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments and support in finding the best talent for Operations and other functions.Understand Early Career Hiring needs and translate them into attractive job descriptions and recruitment strategies.Post new jobs and update existing ones on various online job portals and social media platforms.Lead Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) vendor strategy and communication and collaborate with Talent Sourcers and external (third-party) vendors to access the right talent pools in assigned disciplines.Plan phone interviews and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews.Act as the key contact between hiring managers and candidates during the salary offer process.Ensure flawless and timely communication with hiring managers, prospects, and applicants.Monitor Operator Talent tracks and anticipate needs accordingly.Identify and drive strategic recruitment opportunities for future improvements. Provide information and insights across HR to improve Knowledge Base and Case Management content.

Qualifications

Proven work experience as a Senior Recruiter or similar role at least four yearsBachelor’s degree in human resources management or relevant fieldHands-on experience with Recruitment techniques (e.g., sourcing interviewing and offer conversations)Familiarity with HR Recruitment tools such as LinkedIn and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)Proficiency in both English and Dutch is requiredExperience in AI, Co-pilot or any other AI tool is a plus

Your Skills

Stakeholder management skillsExpectation management and negotiation skillsPrior experience with Workday is nice to haveAffinity with Operations and technical personnelEffective time-management abilitiesSolid verbal and written communication skillsAbility to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates

Have we sparked your interest? Let’s continue the conversation! Apply and we’ll be in touch with you.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance.Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.Additionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.