Designs and manufactures water safety, flow control, and energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
Lead and grow the Americas talent acquisition function, strategy, and operations.
5 days ago ago
$170,000 - $225,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
North Andover, MA
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Plumbing
Heating
Water Quality
Water Purification
Radiant Heat
Flow Control
Role
Description
ai recruiting
ats management
hiring analytics
candidate experience
sourcing strategy
tool development
Act as a thought leader to establish innovative processes for assessing talent, including screening criteria, interview formats, and analytical and technical tests and assignments.
Develop communications, processes, and training for the TA team that will lead to a positive experience for all candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
Regularly share hiring analytics with HR leadership, global TA members, and the Global Leadership Team.
Build and drive the recruiting function forward by establishing new tools, including interview score cards and competency models, while implementing process improvements that may be shared with the global HR and talent acquisition teams.
Lead a team of Talent Acquisition Partners and a Coordinator through coaching, managing, mentoring, and representing the talent acquisition function to the overall organization.
Manage and enhance relationships with vendor partners, including search firms, advertising resources, job boards, and social media platforms.
Establish quantitative and qualitative data and utilize these metrics to drive efficiency, develop business-driven recruitment, workforce planning strategies, and inclusion initiatives.
Manage requisitions to identify talent for various roles.
Oversee the candidate experience, including the development and management of talent acquisition strategies, processes, budget, headcount plan, and reporting of key metrics.
Drive and implement AI initiatives for the recruiting organization to optimize processes.
Determine the optimal mix and strategy for sourcing candidates, including leveraging external agencies, employee referrals, social media, job boards, campus career centers, and other mediums.
Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Develop and drive the overall talent acquisition strategy. Manage and develop a team of talent acquisition resources to support end-to-end recruitment for all Americas and corporate roles.
Act as a business partner to functional teams to drive the recruitment process with internal clients.
Act as a player-coach, effectively employ talent acquisition skills and knowledge to source for open positions using tools such as social media, networking, internal candidate database, etc.
Manage the continued enhancement of the company’s applicant tracking system (Workday) to enable streamlined and automated processes and provide access to data analytics for evaluating and assessing progress and outcomes.
Create and manage the candidate experience throughout the hiring process, providing a positive experience that promotes the employer brand in the marketplace.
Requirements
linkedin recruiter
jobvite
microsoft office
15+ years
global manufacturing
ai recruiting
Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, Jobvite, Boolean searches, other sourcing tools, and ATS.
Ability to physically move around the office and occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
Advanced recruiting sourcing and networking skills. Demonstrated ability to leverage referrals and develop sourcing strategies for various roles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and gain respect as a trusted advisor.
Must excel in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple searches and projects.
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Keen attention to detail, efficient, highly organized, and articulate (written and verbal).
Adherence to Watts’ seven
Innovative talent acquisition leader who can model best practices to the global staffing and HR function.
High level of integrity, coupled with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Proficient with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Experience conducting webinars/presentations is a plus.
15+ years of full cycle recruiting experience.
Experience in a global manufacturing organization is required.
Proven experience implementing AI processes in a recruiting function.
Proven experience using social media and talent acquisition methodologies to source, hire, and demonstrate ROI using data and analytics.
cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, coworkers, and third parties.
Ability to remain seated/standing at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
Travel Required: 25%
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
5+ years of experience managing seasoned recruiters and owning recruiting operations.
Ability to collaborate and interface with all levels of the organization including Operations, managers, HR Business Partners and senior leaders.
Benefits
Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1874
Year Established
The company was established in 1874, marking the beginning of its legacy in water solutions.
Over Centuries
Years of Expertise
Possessing over a century of expertise in water safety and efficiency.
A global leader in providing safe water, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability solutions.
Specializes in innovative water control, flow, and safety devices, emphasizing reliability.
Serves residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across various regions.
Solutions are widely used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial processes.
Involved in water management systems, energy-saving technologies, and water conservation solutions.
Culture + Values
Inclusivity as one of our strategic pillars, cultural behaviors, and global performance management
High-performance, values-driven culture
Family of companies…provides one of the broadest…solutions” (emphasis on collaboration and innovation)
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to reducing absolute carbon emissions by 30% by 2034.
100+ million liters saved
Water Usage Reduction
Achieved a reduction of over 100 million liters in global water usage over the past decade.
62% reduction
Water Efficiency
Improved water use efficiency, achieving a 62% reduction in water intensity since 2018.
70,000+ people
Clean Water Access
Provided access to clean water for over 70,000 individuals across nine countries.
Recognized among the Top 300 U.S. companies for environmental sustainability by Newsweek (2024 & 2025)
Named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2023 by USA Today
First company verified by The Water Council’s WAVE: Water Stewardship Verified program
Inclusion & Diversity
Top Place to Work 2023
Massachusetts Recognition
Recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts, highlighting the company's commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Incorporated inclusivity as a strategic pillar and cultural behavior
No publicly available gender-related headcount or leadership statistics