Senior Assistant - Talent Acquisition

Senior Assistant - Talent Acquisition

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works closely with hiring managers to understand the requirements of each assigned role and creates the requisition in the Applicant Tracking System.

• Identifies, attracts, and engages potential candidates using various channels and methods to find individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements of the assigned open jobs.

• Manages job postings for assigned roles through various job portals, career sites, social media, and networking tools.

• Reviews resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates who meet the hiring criteria.

• Conducts initial phone screens, in-person interviews or virtual interviews to assess candidates' qualifications and suitability for the role

• Ensures that all mandatory information and documentation is entered and uploaded into the Applicant Tracking System.

• Loads and tracks open roles in the Applicant Tracking System.

• Manages the Applicant Tracking system by cleaning and updating the records based on the reporting/metrics requirements.

• Proactively identifies and recruits passive job seekers.

• Develops and retains relationships with candidates and referrals.

• Builds and maintains a comprehensive candidate pipeline that addresses all/any resource needs.

• Builds strong strategic relationships with hiring managers and teams, handle a diverse set of roles/positions, and able to manage competing priorities.

• Maintain confidentiality of HR information.

• Other TA related projects/tasks as assigned.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s / Master's degree required or a combination of education, experience, and/or skills with 3-5 years of experience in candidate recruiting.

• Experience working with Agencies and diverse Recruiting partners to identify best fit candidates.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong recruiting experience within Life Sciences industry is required.

• Good verbal and written language skills in English.

• Ability to be discreet and handle confidential and sensitive information.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work under tight timelines.