About the role

Talent Acquisition Consultant driving high-volume recruiting in rural markets for LyondellBasell. Building community relationships and executing sourcing strategies to address workforce needs.

Responsibilities

Lead full‑cycle, high‑volume recruiting for rural and hard‑to‑staff locations, ensuring consistent candidate flow despite limited local talent pools.
Develop deep relationships with rural community partners (workforce boards, technical schools, chambers of commerce, local events) to expand sourcing channels and increase brand visibility.
Build strong partnerships with site leaders to understand workforce needs, hiring urgency, and local market dynamics.
Create and execute localized sourcing strategies tailored to rural labor markets, including proactive outreach, grassroots recruiting, and community engagement.
Establish a strong presence in assigned regions through regular site visits, virtual touchpoints, and ongoing communication with hiring managers.
Leverage labor market data to identify trends, talent shortages, and opportunities for targeted recruiting efforts.
Drive candidate engagement through personalized communication, timely follow‑up, and a strong understanding of the rural candidate experience.
Represent the company at local hiring events and coordinate on‑site or community‑based recruiting activities.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring high‑volume roles to reduce time‑to‑fill and improve hiring predictability.
Partner with HR and operations leaders to ensure alignment on staffing priorities and workforce planning needs.

Typically a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Typically 3+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong track record supporting high‑volume hiring.
A proven ability to recruit in high‑volume, hard‑to‑staff rural markets, using creativity and persistence to generate consistent candidate flow.
Strength in building trusted relationships with local community partners, workforce boards, schools, and site leaders to expand sourcing reach and deepen market presence.
A consultative, partnership‑focused approach that allows you to influence leaders, understand workforce needs, and drive hiring outcomes across multiple locations.
Comfort operating with autonomy in rural environments, proactively identifying sourcing opportunities and adapting strategies to local labor market realities.
Strong communication skills that support ongoing engagement with candidates, hiring managers, and community stakeholders.
A mindset centered on ownership, follow‑through, and delivering results in fast‑moving, high‑volume recruiting environments.
35% travel required to support sites as needed.

Workplace Flexibility: Eligible employees may request to work remotely up to one full day per standard work week under the Global Remote Work Policy, with managerial approval.
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs: Robust benefits aligned with local practices.
401(k) Program: 6% LyondellBasell match on employee contributions.
Cash Balance Pension Plan: 5% annual accrual.
Well‑Being Benefits: Support for physical, mental, financial, and social health to ensure you receive the care you need.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: A 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and the U.S.
Educational Assistance Program: Financial support for approved educational activities to encourage continued development.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognition for outstanding employee contributions.
Medical and Life Insurance Options: A variety of coverage choices to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities for learning, mentoring, community involvement, and team‑building experiences.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support work‑life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhances the impact of charitable contributions to qualified organizations.