Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Everest Clinical Research is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) providing a broad range of expertise-based clinical research services to worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sourcing, screening, and hiring of candidates for all assigned positions while building and managing talent pipelines.Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will understand, model, and represent the company’s values, as well as build relationships with hiring managers and candidates through the delivery of exceptional customer service.Responsibilities Include:Lead the recruitment processes from sourcing to offer on a variety of assigned positions.Maintain a seamless process in selection, including candidate screening, interview, and offer.Lead and coordinate interview processes that maximize efficiencies, establish accountabilities, and enable successful hiring.Develop, implement, and continuously identify best practices and recommend cost-effective/efficient tools and processes.Ensure compliance within the hiring practices to meet all state and federal employment regulations and laws.Initiate the background screening process for all candidates and conduct professional license verifications.Accurately track and report activity data to support staffing metrics.Collaborate with external recruiting agencies as necessary.Candidate Sourcing and Attraction:Develop passive candidate pipelines through innovative sourcing techniques and assist in implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies.Perform searches using multiple online talent platforms and build talent pipelines while using creative recruitment techniques to find hidden prospects.Conduct appropriate research of the industry and competitors for determination of qualified candidates.Develop innovative approaches for hard-to-fill positions.Candidate Experience:Partner with human resources and business leaders to foster an extraordinary candidate experience and meet overall talent acquisition and business objectives.Other Duties Include:Collaborating with other members of the Human Resources team to strategize on continuous process improvements and share best practices.Leading and facilitating New Employee Orientation, as required.Participating in special projects and performing other duties as assigned based on business needs.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or equivalent discipline.6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in the pharmaceutical, clinical research, or related industries.Ability to manage high volume and high variety workloads in a deadline-driven environment with a focus on quality of hires.Must have a proven track record of success and demonstrate confidence and self-motivation.Demonstrated passion for the recruiting and sourcing functions with strong experience in candidate development and a focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience.Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, time management, and communication skills.Ability to develop strong relationships with hiring partners, strategize around hiring practices as it relates to business needs, and act as a consultative partner to the hiring team.Experience using an applicant tracking system.An excellent communicator who can build genuine relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners at all levels.Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.Relevant knowledge of Human Resources and employment laws, preferably across multiple jurisdictions.Everest is committed to upholding the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and upon request, we will provide accommodations for candidates participating in any part of our recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr