EMEA Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Industrial Automation

Who is IMI?

IMI is a global leader in fluid and motion control. We engineer bespoke valves, actuators and systems in close partnership with customers to enhance safety, productivity and sustainability. From automation and energy efficiency to healthcare and transport, our customised solutions are often a small part of a system – but they deliver outsized impact on performance in the world’s most critical applications.

At IMI, we’re not just creating solutions; we’re building careers. So, unlock your potential: do work that matters, grow with us, and be part of a team shaping tomorrow.

What does Industrial Automation do?

We create solutions for our customers which enable smarter, safer, more productive and sustainable operations. Our pneumatic and electric motion systems help machine builders and end users around the world automate and optimise manufacturing and warehousing processes.

Key Fact

From our 19th-century origins, IMI has continually adapted to changing markets, technologies, and global demands, evolving from early manufacturing roots into a modern engineering business with a worldwide presence.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Partner serves as the driving force behind recruitment excellence, acting as a central expert and trusted thought partner to Senior HR leaders and hiring managers globally. This role goes beyond traditional recruitment - it's about owning the hiring process, guiding managers strategically, and ensuring a seamless, high-impact experience. By positioning Industrial Automation as an employer of choice, this partner plays a critical role in securing top talent to meet current needs and shape future success in an ever-evolving landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the IMI Industrial Automation branding and recruiting strategy, including its unique selling proposition to differentiate from competitors and attract talent aligned with our culture and goals.

Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives by proactively sourcing candidates from underrepresented groups, building relationships with diverse talent pools, and ensuring an equitable hiring process to foster an inclusive workforce.

Build strong relationships with Senior HR and business leaders to understand challenges and hiring needs, skill gaps, and future workforce requirements, translating them into targeted recruiting plans.

Use diverse tools and methods - job boards, events, networking, referrals, and partnerships with educational institutions and diversity organizations - to create a robust candidate pool. Manage full-cycle recruiting for specialist and mid-to-senior roles, from defining ideal profiles and sourcing candidates to screening, coordinating interviews, and managing offers and negotiations.

Design and refine hiring processes to ensure a seamless, positive experience for candidates while continuously evaluating and adapting recruitment strategies to remain competitive.

Track recruitment effectiveness through reporting on key metrics, using data to improve pipeline health, hiring manager alignment, and overall recruitment effectiveness.

Contribute to sector and Group-wide HR initiatives, supporting broader talent and process improvement projects as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

EMEA talent acquisition experience, preferably in a recruiting agency or international corporate environment.

Proficient in full-cycle recruiting, including usage of applicant tracking systems, and proactive candidate sourcing methods through platforms like LinkedIn.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate and collaborate effectively across a global, fast-paced organization, balancing strategic and operational priorities.

Business-fluent in English; additional languages are highly desirable

Critical Competencies for Success

A degree or equivalent experience

Experience in recruitment, ideally within fast-paced or evolving environments

Ability to develop and deliver talent strategies

Strong business awareness and the ability to work effectively in evolving or ambiguous contexts

Experience partnering with and guiding senior stakeholders

Strong organisational, prioritisation, and project management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Experience within engineering or manufacturing environments (beneficial but not essential)

Strong learning agility and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach