United States of America

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Posted on: 15/10/2026

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Consultant

(6-Month Temporary Agency Assignment)

Build High-Impact Talent Pipelines Across Croda

As Croda continues to grow while managing a high volume of open positions, we are seeking a highly capable Talent Acquisition Sourcing Consultant to significantly increase candidate flow, improve hiring velocity, and strengthen our ability to attract top talent across multiple functions. This role will report directly to the Talent Acquisition and Programs Leader and act as a critical capacity multiplier during a period of elevated hiring demand.

This is primarily a strategic sourcing position. Approximately 80% of the role will focus on proactive talent identification, market mapping, pipeline generation, and passive candidate engagement. The remaining 20% will flex into full-cycle recruiting support as hiring volumes require.

Why Join Talent Acquisition Now?

With more than 50 active requisitions across multiple functions, the Talent Acquisition team is focused on building scalable sourcing capability while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience. This role offers the opportunity to influence hiring outcomes across the organization while partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and senior business leaders in multiple sites throughout the region.

What Success Looks Like

Qualified Candidate Generation

Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, Corporate, Consumer Care and Life Sciences functions.
Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists for critical and difficult-to-fill positions.
Create sourcing strategies tailored to function, location, and talent-market dynamics.
Consistently identify and engage passive candidates across priority talent pools.
Maintaining compliance with company and human resources guidelines.

Hiring Velocity & Pipeline Acceleration

Generate candidate activity within days of requisition assignment.
Reduce sourcing bottlenecks and improve recruiter productivity.
Maintain strong outreach activity and candidate follow-up discipline.
Convert passive talent into active applicants and interview candidates.

Market Intelligence & Stakeholder Partnership

Provide market mapping, competitor intelligence, and talent availability insights.
Advise recruiters and hiring managers on sourcing approaches and talent trends.
Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication and transparency.
Build credibility with leaders through data, responsiveness, and execution.

Recruiting Flex Support

Conduct recruiter screens during periods of elevated hiring demand.
Support interview and candidate-management activities when needed.
Assist with offer-stage coordination and candidate communications.
Independently manage assigned requisitions when business demand is high.

Core Capabilities

Sourcing Excellence: Advanced LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, market intelligence, and passive candidate engagement.
Organizational Agility: Ability to support high requisition volume while managing competing priorities.
Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with leaders at all levels.
Candidate Engagement: Ability to create compelling outreach that generates interest and response.
Execution Discipline: Excellent ATS, CRM, process management, and follow-through habits.

Experience & Expertise

5+ years of sourcing, recruiting, or talent-acquisition experience.
Demonstrated success sourcing passive talent for difficult-to-fill positions.
Advanced LinkedIn Recruiter and internet sourcing expertise.
Experience supporting high-volume recruiting environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, chemical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences recruiting experience is preferred.

Assignment Details

This is a six-month temporary, hourly assignment. The individual selected will be employed by one of Croda’s staffing agency partners and assigned to support Croda’s Talent Acquisition team. This is not a direct Croda employment position.

Hourly Pay Range: $30.00–$35.00 per hour

The staffing agency partner will provide the applicable employment terms, payroll arrangements, and any agency-provided benefits or other conditions of employment.

Role Scope

This is a six-month temporary assignment supporting the Talent Acquisition function. The individual selected will be employed and paid by one of Croda’s staffing agency partners rather than hired directly as a Croda employee. The role is expected to operate as an 80% sourcing-focused resource and a 20% recruiting support resource, helping the business manage a large volume of open requisitions while improving candidate pipeline quality and speed to hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Croda is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com.

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