Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at IQVIA

Job Overview
Support the continuous improvement of the staffing function through development and implementation for all staffing programs in an assigned business unit/department, primarily in one geography.   May be required to assist with providing staffing support to assigned management team for a geographically distributed organization or pan regional, as assigned.   With some guidance, conduct recruiting activity for management teams as assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Work with management in assigned service areas, business units or departments to source, select and hire qualified candidates to fill vacant positions using cost-effective techniques and in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes.  Manage applicant flow to ensure availability of qualified candidates and compliance with diversity hiring goals.
2. Provide guidance and direction to more junior members of the staffing team.
3. Write job postings to post and advertise positions.
4. Review applications and conduct interviews to obtain information regarding applicant's work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
5. Create and coordinate job advertising in various media. Attend job fairs and develop and maintain contacts with colleges, universities, alumni groups, and other organizations to identify potential applicants.
6. Work with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates. Utilize Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
7. Create partnerships with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, and temporary agencies.
8. With guidance, provide coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management to effectively support staffing goals.
9. Meet with functional business leaders and executive management, as required, to discuss and establish staffing objectives and ensure they are achieved.
10. Assist with training line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required.
11. Assist with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance.
12. Support a diverse workforce and comply with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures, particularly for applicant tracking.
13. Keep abreast of market trends and demands impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates; coordinate with the compensation team on salary offer considerations and equity concerns.
14. Ensure the provision of timely employee-related information to management teams as necessary.
15. May be responsible for meeting established financial targets and assisting with business development activities depending on business line.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree  
2. 3 years experience within a staffing function as a recruiter or combination of recruiter and specialist experience Req Or
3. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
4. Extensive knowledge of legislation in the recruiting process
5. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, HRIS applications and Taleo Applicant Tracking System
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills
8. Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills
9. Good ability to work in a matrix environment
10. Good presentation skills
11. Good influencing skills
12. Good coaching and counseling skills
13. Good understanding and awareness of  the commercial environment and market trends
14. Good customer service skills
15. Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
16. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan routine activities
17. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

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