Talent Attraction Partner (Contract)

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).

Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Talent Attraction Partner (Contract)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Talent Attraction Partner to join our North America Talent Attraction team. This role will have a strong focus on supporting manufacturing and production hiring, as well as partnering with the business and staffing agencies to support our contingent workforce needs.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is comfortable managing multiple requisitions, supporting hiring ramps, developing local talent pipelines, and partnering closely with hiring managers, HR, and external staffing partners.

As a brand ambassador for Brooks, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality talent while providing hiring leaders with proactive communication, recruiting insights, and solutions to meet both immediate and longer-term workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing, production, technician, operations, engineering, and other business-critical positions across North America, with a primary focus on manufacturing hiring.
• Develop proactive talent pipelines to support high-volume hiring, production ramps, hard-to-fill roles, and changing workforce demands.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce plans, position requirements, hiring priorities, and expected timelines.
• Support contingent workforce hiring, including coordination with staffing agencies, hiring managers, HR, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with staffing vendors to communicate hiring needs, evaluate candidate flow, address gaps, and ensure timely delivery against workforce requirements.
• Support contingent worker-to-FTE conversions, coordinating recruiting activities and candidate movement through the appropriate hiring process.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, recruiting events, community partnerships, and direct sourcing.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition activity within Workday and ensure candidates move efficiently through each stage of the recruiting process.
• Deliver a positive and consistent candidate experience through timely communication, interview coordination, offer management, and pre-hire follow-up.
• Provide regular updates to hiring leaders on recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, market conditions, hiring challenges, and progress against hiring plans.
• Partner with HR and other stakeholders to support pre-employment requirements and a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.
• Ensure recruiting practices and job postings align with company standards and applicable employment requirements.
• Support broader Talent Attraction initiatives and projects as business needs evolve.

Qualifications & Competencies

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing, semiconductor, robotics, automation, engineering, or another technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, technician, skilled-trade, or operations positions, including high-volume hiring.
• Experience supporting a contingent workforce and partnering with staffing agencies strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Workday Recruiting preferred; experience with other Applicant Tracking Systems will also be considered.
• Strong sourcing skills and experience leveraging LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, recruiting events, and other talent channels.
• Strong relationship-management skills with the ability to effectively partner with hiring managers, HR, staffing agencies, candidates, and other stakeholders.
• Comfortable using recruiting data and market insights to identify challenges and recommend solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on candidate experience and customer service.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to independently manage multiple searches and hiring priorities.

Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodations, don't hesitate to get in touch with talentattraction@brooks.com or call +1 (978) 262-2400 to discuss your needs.

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About Us

Since our founding in 1978, Brooks Automation has been a leading automation provider and trusted partner to the global manufacturing industry.

Our customers choose the Brooks Automation platform because we consistently deliver best-in-class reliability and cost of ownership, with a solution that is optimized for value within their application. We deliver value through our understanding of the application challenge, providing solutions at scale that create an automated advantage for our customers.

We are committed to innovation by continuously developing new product offerings and partnering with our customers to integrate solutions for their manufacturing process tools. This benefits our customers with improved throughput and yield and a lower cost of ownership.