Talent acquisition partner

Job Description

Vaisala is a global technology leader and expert in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements and our solutions enable customers to find answers, remove doubt, and make smarter decisions. We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Curiosity, the desire to meet challenges and an extraordinary ability to innovate are Vaisala's core, both past and present. In line with our mission "Observations for a better world," we continue our work to help find answers and take action for a sustainable future.

Our employees demonstrate, uphold, support, and model the Vaisala Values: Customer Focus, Innovation & Renewal, Strong Together and Integrity. Sharing strong and common values is part of our culture and enables us to work towards our shared mission.

We are looking for Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Human Resources Team at Vaisala in our Louisville, Colorado office. This is an on-site position.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most - from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Why join us?

As the Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be responsible for developing strategy and executing it to hire top talent. You'll collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process and apply innovation to differentiate Vaisala from the competition.

What's your role?

You will be part of our Human Resources team of talented professionals. Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to influence the hiring of extraordinary talents joining our company. In this role you will be working in close co-operation with leaders across the world. You will report to the Human Resources Director Americas.

• Partner with hiring managers to guide and support them during their recruitment process, determining the qualification criteria for each position
• Deliver coaching and/or training to hiring managers to enhance the selection process, including assessments
• Execute on tactical recruitment marketing and long-term employer branding activities
• Utilize direct sourcing methods to attract and engage with high-quality candidates to ensure a world-class candidate experience
• Conduct phone screens and/or participate in candidate interviews during various hiring stages including phone, first-round and second-round interviews
• Participate in activities related to student collaboration and trainee programs
• Develop effective relationships with key recruitment agencies and vendors and ensure cost management
• Ensure effective tracking, monitoring and analysis of key recruiting metrics, ensuring highest data quality is captured in all systems and regular analytics are shared with business lines to inform data driven decisions
• Deliver strong performance on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Talent Acquisition function and partner with the business to drive continuous improvements
• Participate in talent acquisition development projects related to systems / tools and processes; piloting, testing and scaling new ways of workings within region to ensure business engagement

Skills and Knowledge

• Desire to understand the business areas and link recruitment activities directly to business strategies, products, services, and culture
• Experience with HR databases, recruitment systems (preferably SuccessFactors)
• Highly resourceful, self-driven with the ability to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Self-Starter that thrives with minimal supervision in a changing environment
• Must be decisive, follow-through, work with a sense of urgency and be results-oriented with the ability to balance other business needs
• Ability to establish trust & credibility and support the organization's priorities working in a collaborative team-based environment
• Excellent organizational skills, superior presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal) in English. Other languages are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of social media channels with demonstrated competence with passive sourcing using LinkedIn
• Curiosity and a growth mindset to explore, learn, and apply AI tools in your daily work. We expect everyone at Vaisala to actively discover how AI can enhance their work
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%

What will you bring?

• 3-5 years talent acquisition experience
• Experience recruiting for technical and other hard-to-fill roles
• 2-3 years working with a global technology company
• Lean six sigma experience preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, prefer MBA

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $95,000 base salary with an annual STI bonus plan (on top of base compensation). Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package which is outlined below. Please send your application including CV soon. We will close the application process when we have a suitable number of qualified candidates. The recruitment process consists of 2 or 3 meetings, online assessment, including a discussion with the team members.

Ready to take every measure for the planet?

Our Vaisala solutions contribute to societies and people's lives in over 150 countries - and can even be found in space. With our technological innovations for measuring weather, environmental and industrial conditions, we have a key role in solving the grand social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer you a career with a clear purpose and a chance to create observations for a better world. We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Take advantage of this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!

What we offer

Our benefits package includes: health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company paid life, long and short term disability, 401(K) plan with company match, a variety of voluntary benefits programs, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and tuition reimbursement. We also offer holiday pay and a generous paid time off plan.

To be considered for this position you must currently be eligible to work in the U.S. Vaisala participates in the E-Verify employment verification system. Candidates are subject to a complete background check prior to an offer being extended. As a federal contractor, Vaisala reserves the right to enforce government mandated vaccination requirements for its employees.

EOE Veteran/Disability

Vaisala is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. As a government contractor, Vaisala complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act), which is a law that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities and requires employers take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain these individuals.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please contact Human Resources by phone at 303-499-1701 or by email at [email protected]. Please note that you can easily submit application by attaching your LinkedIn profile in the recruitment tool (LinkedIn Apply functionality).