Talent acquisition specialist

Responsibilities:

• Establish a strong rapport with hiring managers to understand their strategic staffing needs and fill vacancies in a timely manner
• Manage communications between applicants, hiring managers and others to keep all parties apprised of the status of each search
• Work with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and announcements, post intercompany advertisements
• Review internal and external applications, evaluate qualifications, conduct prescreen interviews to analyze candidate experience and fit, coordinate pre-employment tests as needed, and develop a short list of potential candidates
• Present fully-screened qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner and coordinate interviews
• Manage candidate interview results and selection decision with hiring manager
• Provide candidates feedback on interview results
• Complete reference check on selected candidates
• Participate in the offer process including negotiating offers with candidates
• Prepare offer letter/employment agreement for signature
• Liaise between new hires and human resources peers, ensuring submission of all documentation required
• Track applicant flow, maintain pipeline of qualified candidates for future consideration, help collect and analyze recruitment data.Build and maintain database of qualified professionals to rapidly respond to talent management needs
• Organize introduction sessions for newcomers

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced, high volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with hiring managers
• Excellent oral and written communication and representational skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both in groups as well as independently
• Demonstrated sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Experience searching for candidates with pharmaceutical expertise is preferred
• Fluent English