Talent Acquisition Specialist - (6-month Contract)

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 08/18/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our North and Central America Talent Acquisition team on contract for 6-months. In this role, you will proactively source candidates, manage requisitions, and drive the recruitment process to enhance both the hiring manager and candidate experience, contributing to the growth of a diverse and high-performing workforce. 

You will report to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition NCA.

This role is based onsite in Irapuato, Mexico.

Team you will belong to

You will join a team of talent acquisition professionals focused on attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across North and Central America. Our team plays a key role in supporting business growth by building strong talent pipelines, improving the candidate experience, and enabling inclusive hiring practices.

We collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR partners, department leaders, and candidates. Our ways of working emphasize open and honest communication, getting things done together, continuous improvement, accountability, and respect.

What you’ll do

• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs, develop job descriptions and job ads, and support effective interview processes.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and fit.
• Proactively source and engage passive candidates using advanced sourcing techniques, social media, job boards, talent pools, and market mapping.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Manage the candidate experience through timely, respectful, and consistent communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives by creating engaging content for careers pages, social media, and recruitment campaigns.
• Analyze recruitment marketing performance and optimize strategies to improve reach, engagement, and candidate quality.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to support a smooth onboarding process for new hires and continuously improve recruitment practices.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in recruitment in a corporate or agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques and tools, including Boolean search, social media platforms, job boards, and talent pools.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to deliver an effective and inclusive recruitment process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.
• Local benefits: Competitive benefits plan, mental wellbeing services, engagement surveys, and a global incentive program tied to business targets.

When joining Metso in Mexico, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave 
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business targets

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.
 

For more information, please contact Nora Ragab, Talent Acquisition Manager, NCA, at nora.ragab@metso.com.

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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