Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter at BioClinica in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and administer an effective recruitment program by:

• Working closely with hiring managers to understand business goals and objectives and building effective search strategies


• Maintaining, updating and communicating staffing policies and processes


• Administering the classification and position description processes including creating and maintaining up-to-date position descriptions and classification assignments


• Working closely with HR Manager in managing the recruiting budget; responsible for vendor relationships with job boards including annual contracts and job postings


• Partner with Hiring Manager and HR Manager to develop effective job description and sourcing strategies.


• Partner with other team members on projects, innovative sourcing strategies and creative cost-effective solutions.


• Managing program database and maintaining qualified applicant pools across a variety of disciplines for both current and future searches. Make timely updates in the applicant tracking system.


• Developing, maintaining and reporting program metrics and status updates to management


• Ensuring confidentiality of information is maintained


• Support recruiting needs across different disciplines, levels and geographies.


• Partner with regional HR Business Partners and corporate center of excellence teams as needed.


• Work on other Talent Acquisition & HR initiatives, as needed

Perform full life cycle recruitment activities for multiple divisions by:

• Conducting recruitment efforts for all exempt, nonexempt and temporary employees; effectively managing and prioritizing multiple requisitions based on business needs; assisting overseas offices with their recruiting and sourcing needs


• Sourcing active and passive candidates through a variety of methods


• Screening and assessing all applicants presented to hiring managers for competence, background and skills as well as overall ability to thrive in the organization


• Conduct phone interviews to gauge organizational fit, availability, interest, skills, salary range, work authorization, and other basic qualifications


• Managing and facilitating the full interviewing and selection process with candidates and hiring managers; coordinating all communications and logistics


• Proactively source and network with prospective talent for roles traditionally requiring long lead time to fill, high volume hires and strategic hires.


• Managing the offer, negotiation and closing process including background screening, to ensure a successful hire and a positive candidate experience


• Keeping accurate documentation ensuring full compliance with all legal requirements.


• Excellent customer service focus and the desire to be an exceptional team member to HR colleagues, hiring managers, and other company stakeholders

Develop and maintain college recruiting program by:

• Researching and developing target lists of colleges, universities, alumni groups, and other relevant organizations


• Identifying opportunities for co-op or internship positions within BioClinica


• Monitoring success of co-op and college recruiting efforts

Secondary Responsibilities

Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by

• Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)


• Establishing and enforcing departmental standards


• Participating in the modification of company SOPs related to Human Resources

Contributes to team effort by

• Exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization and departmental processes


• Helping others to achieve results


• Performing other duties as assigned

Maintains Technical Knowledge by

• Attending and participating in applicable company-sponsored training


• Attending and participating in applicable continuing education in Human Resources


• Keeping abreast of new trends in staffing and recruitment

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in full life cycle recruiting, preferably in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment


• Proven success in sourcing qualified applicants for multiple searches


• Advanced knowledge in the areas of sourcing passive and active candidates, interviewing skills, legal issues, relationship management, and web based recruiting tools (linkedin.com, monster.com, etc.)


• Experience with one or more applicant tracking systems is required.


• Working knowledge of employment law and HR practices required


• Experience working with computer software including Word, Excel and Access required

Additional skill set:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality a must


• Strong results orientation, with high sense of urgency


• Ability to motivate candidates, sell the company brand and career opportunities.


• Ability to work in group setting and independently; Ability to adjust to changing business priorities


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, matrixes team-oriented environment.


• Excellent attention and orientation toward meticulous work; strong organizational skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written


• Ability to manage relationships at all levels and at multiple office locations


• Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude

Working conditions:

Travel: 0-20%

Lifting: 0-25 lbs.

Other: Computer work for long periods of time

EEO Statement:

Bioclinica is an equal opportunity employer. Bioclinica evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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