Talent & Recruitment Specialist

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POSITION TITLE: Talent & Recruitment Specialist

LOCATION: St. Gabriel, LA

Our Flour and Energy Materials business group is seeking to hire a Talent & Recruitment Specialist to support our new facility in St. Gabriel, LA. The Talent & Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for full‑cycle recruitment for US‑based positions, with a primary focus on supporting organizational growth and staffing requirements associated with the build‑out and phased workforce ramp‑up of a new chemical manufacturing facility in St. Gabriel, LA. The role is accountable for planning, sourcing, and hiring ~130 employees over three years, ensuring the plant is staffed on time, safely, and in full regulatory compliance. The Talent & Recruitment Specialist must be experienced in hiring for the chemical manufacturing industry with direct knowledge of this market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Workforce Planning & Ramp‑Up Execution

• Translate the plant construction and production ramp‑up plan into a multi‑year hiring roadmap (by phase, function, and skill).
• Support early‑stage hiring (engineering, maintenance, EHS, supervisors) followed by bulk hiring of operators and technicians aligned to commissioning and go‑live milestones.
• Act as the single point of accountability for regional hiring execution, tracking progress, risks, and timelines.

2. Full‑Cycle Recruitment

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for hourly and salaried positions
• Run intake sessions with hiring managers to finalize job design, skill requirements, and compensation alignment.

3. Chemical Industry & Safety‑Focused Hiring

• Ensure candidates meet chemical manufacturing, safety‑critical, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with EHS and Plant Leadership to embed safety mindset, permit requirements, and compliance expectations into hiring decisions.

4. Local Market Sourcing Strategy (Louisiana)

• Build strong local and regional talent pipelines using:
• Competitor mapping (chemical plants, industrial sites)
• Technical schools, community colleges, and veteran programs
• Referrals and local community outreach
• Leverage local labor‑market intelligence to advise leadership on availability, pay pressure, and hiring risks

5. Stakeholder & Project Partnership

• Act as a trusted TA partner to Operations, Engineering, and People.
• Provide clear reporting on hiring status, bottlenecks, and mitigation actions.
• Support employer‑branding efforts locally to position the plant as an employer of choice.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must‑Have

• 5–8+ years of recruitment experience in chemical, industrial, manufacturing, or energy environments.
• Proven experience supporting plant start‑ups, expansions, or large‑scale hiring ramp‑ups.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing roles, shift‑based hiring, and safety‑critical environments.
• Experience hiring both hourly and salaried plant populations.
• Ability to work on‑site and build credibility with plant leadership and operations teams.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting in Louisiana / Gulf Coast industrial markets.
• Knowledge of US federal grant compliance requirements
• Familiarity with OSHA, EHS, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in project‑based or matrixed global organizations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, eleven paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!

OUR VALUES

At Orbia, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Our leadership is guided by Orbia’s values:

• Be Brave: We move forward with curiosity and ambition to create a better world. We ask big questions, create safe spaces to test solutions, take risks, and exercise creativity.
• Take Responsibility: We hold ourselves accountable, realizing our actions have impact. We listen closely to our customers, deliver on our commitments, and lead with ethics and integrity.
• Embrace Diversity: We are stronger by welcoming different perspectives. We work towards a diverse, inclusive, and equal world, starting with our global community.

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated and unsolicited applications from third parties will not be accepted.

"The compensation for this position will typically range from $89,000 - 1$64,500 per year. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short- and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home."

If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents and perspective to moving your career, the company, people and the planet forward. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what working at Orbia is all about.

Orbia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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