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MKS Instruments Inc Director, Global Talent Acquisition (Hybrid) in Andover, Massachusetts
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As the Director of Global Talent Acquisition at MKS Instruments, you will partner with the business, HRBPs, and CoE’s to scale our rapidly growing Talent Acquisition function. This is both a strategic and hands-on role for someone who is a strong problem-solver, has exceptional project leadership, agility in a fast-paced environment, and an innate continuous improvement mindset .
You Will Make an Impact By:
Continuing to build out a strategy for a scalable high-performing global Talent Acquisition team - Innovate and streamline the global hiring process to enhance efficiency and quality of hire while reducing cost per hire.
Leading, coaching, and developing a team to build a reputation as strategic advisors who leverage actionable, data-driven talent insights and market intelligence focused on pipelining, building, and leveraging talent pools.
Being a strong brand ambassador and ensuring our culture ‘comes to life’ through a positive candidate journey from initial engagement through onboarding – demonstrating inclusivity and a sense of belonging.
Utilizing data analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies.
Forging strategic connections with the in-house contingent labor program to align with the MKS hiring model and develop a global strategy.
Working with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) partner and Global Campus Manager to pinpoint strategic college partnerships, employee groups, recruitment events, tools, and job boards, optimizing recruitment efforts and enhancing diversity initiatives.
Skills You Bring:
BS/BA degree in relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition leadership experience, with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering business results.
Proven ability to execute TA strategies that align with organizational goals and drive sustainable growth and innovation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
Demonstrated experience with Workday system.
Previous HR Business Partner experience.
Supervisory Scope:
Reporting Relationships: In this role, you will report to the Senior Director of Global Talent and Org Development.
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .
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At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.
Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.
Our group of 10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.
MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview (https://www.mks.com/mam/celum/celum_assets/resources/MKSProductOverview-DS.pdf)