Job Description
Join us as we revolutionize our service offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of the healthcare industry and the dynamic shifts in employment trends. We're on a mission to transform traditional recruitment practices into a strategic powerhouse, and we're seeking a visionary Talent Acquisition Advisor to be part of our best-in-class team.
In this role, you'll be more than just a recruiter - you'll be a key architect of our transformation journey. Your primary responsibility will be to develop innovative recruitment strategies that not only attract top-tier talent but also align seamlessly with our organizational goals. Picture yourself not only filling positions but also offering invaluable insights to the business, from talent and competitor intelligence to crafting compelling employer branding strategies and nurturing relationships with universities to secure our future talent pipeline.
As part of our vision to become the leading healthcare company globally, you'll assist in building, strengthening, and expanding our key businesses by ensuring that our talent needs are not only met but exceeded. You'll provide leadership across cross-functional and cross-divisional teams, guiding them in implementing cutting-edge staffing initiatives and ensuring stakeholder participation and support every step of the way. Your expertise in behavioral-based interviewing will be essential as you deliver training to our client groups and influence hiring decisions at all levels of the organization.
*To better serve our clients and to maximize collaboration, you'll need to come to our office in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ a minimum of 3 times per week.*
If you're ready to embark on a unique journey with us, where your skills will directly impact our growth and contribute to our vision of shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you! Join us and let's redefine talent acquisition together.
Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years' experience in Talent Acquisition (with Masters' degree, minimum experience is 4 years); or relevant applicable experience
• Experience with direct sourcing strategy and execution
• In depth knowledge of recruitment databases and best practices
• Ability to navigate fast-paced, high-volume environments

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry supporting R&D recruitment
• Prior Agency recruitment experience
• Experience with recruitment marketing strategy & execution
• Workday experience

NOTICEFORINTERNALAPPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
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Expected salary range:
$101,100.00 - $159,100.00
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here .
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
05/14/2024
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Job Posting End Date:05/14/2024
A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R292880