Talent Acquisition Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop, research, and identify potential talent to establish qualified candidate pipelines.

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers regarding job-opening specifications.

• Define, refine, implement, and communicate recruiting search strategies.

• Provide expertise in specific regions, lines of business, functions, and technologies.

• Analyze talent trends within industries, products, and geographies.

• Identify suitable recruiting sources for advertising and posting job openings.

• Enhance the company's image to candidates and external service providers.

• Document and assess recruiting and candidate interview procedures.

• Negotiate or assist hiring managers in formulating new-hire compensation packages and offers.

• Conduct technical recruiting and specialized executive searches.

• Manage tools, resources, and technologies utilized for talent identification.

• Collaborate with agencies, recruiting contractors, and internet representatives on employment advertising campaigns.

• Work closely with hiring managers to establish search parameters and provide market insights along with talent analytics.

• Identify talent-rich recruitment areas and build pipelines of top-tier candidates.

• Develop pipelines for critical skills and future organizational requirements.

• Oversee applicant flow by reviewing, dispositioning, and advancing resumes.

• Create and implement sourcing strategies, pre-screen candidates, and present pre-qualified diverse candidates.

• Ensure recruiting efforts are unbiased, compliant with policies and legislation, and aligned with best practices in applicant tracking, interviewing, and hiring.

• Interview candidates and facilitate or participate in selection decisions.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define interview-team roles and assign competencies using technical and behavioral interviewing models.

• Expand networks, build relationships, and attend networking events to identify talent.

• Provide weekly and ad hoc updates to Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, and business partners.

• Participate in the selection of outside search partners when necessary.

• Collaborate with HRBPs, compensation teams, and hiring managers on job-offer recommendations, approvals, and delivery.

• Assist with employee referral, employer branding, interviewer training, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• May support college recruiting, affirmative action, and career development programs.

• May assist with immigration processes as a liaison with immigration attorneys.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience, training, or certifications, along with 6+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry.

• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in a related field and 4+ years of related experience.

• Knowledge of best practices within the functional discipline and familiarity with broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines.

• Capacity to enhance tools and processes within the functional area.

• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams.

• Leadership skills and the ability to typically lead lower levels and/or indirect teams.

• Excellent computer proficiency.

• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking abilities.

• Ability to comprehend the broader organizational impact across departments/divisions.

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across various projects/programs with precision and efficiency.

• Excellent project management capabilities.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry.

• Experience delivering full-cycle recruitment services.

• Experience collaborating and negotiating with external search partners.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to source and attract qualified candidates through unique methods.

• Expertise in utilizing social media and search tools such as LinkedIn.

• Experience with ATS systems.

• Superior selection skills and proficiency in evaluating individuals.

• Skills in persuading, influencing, negotiating, and consulting.

• Stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate effectively with organizational leaders.

• Proven ability to nurture successful internal and external relationships.

• Results-driven with the ability to demonstrate or quantify success against targets and metrics.

• Exceptional emotional intelligence and decision-making abilities.

• Strong listening, facilitation, and communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus with a target of 30% of earned base salary.

• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Paid vacation.

• Paid holidays and personal days.

• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.