Talent Acquisition Partner

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 was 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 develop strategy and execute 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 work in close cooperation with leaders across the world and report to the Human Resources Director Americas.

Responsibilities

• 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 tactical recruitment marketing and long‑term employer branding activities
• Utilize direct sourcing methods to attract and engage with high‑quality candidates, ensuring a world‑class candidate experience
• Conduct phone screens and/or participate in candidate interviews during various hiring stages – 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 the highest data quality is captured in all systems and sharing regular analytics with business lines to inform data‑driven decisions
• Deliver strong performance on Key Performance Indicators 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; pilot, test and scale new ways of working within the 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 and recruitment systems (preferably SuccessFactors)
• Highly resourceful, self‑driven, and able to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Self‑starter who thrives with minimal supervision in a changing environment
• Decisive, follows through, works with a sense of urgency, and is results‑oriented while balancing other business needs
• Ability to establish trust and credibility and support the organization’s priorities in a collaborative, team‑based environment
• Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (written and 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 daily work; a commitment to actively discover how AI can enhance work at Vaisala
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10 %

What you will bring

• 3–5 years of 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; MBA preferred

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 base salary with an annual STI bonus plan (on top of base compensation). Salary is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits: 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; Employee Assistance Programs; tuition reimbursement; holiday pay; and a generous paid time‑off plan.

Recruitment process: 2 or 3 meetings, online assessment, and a discussion with team members.

Eligibility

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.

EEO Statement

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 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources by phone at 303‑499‑1701 or by email at You may also submit your application by attaching your LinkedIn profile in the recruitment tool (LinkedIn Apply functionality).