UCB - Recruiter - Pharma

General Purpose

Develop recruiting strategies in support of organizational staffing objectives. Execute recruiting strategies to deliver suitable job candidates for assigned positions.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

- ascertain recruitment requirements by evaluating organizational development plans

- confer with management to identify recruiting needs

- develop effective recruiting plans and strategies

- assess assigned positions to develop job descriptions and job candidate profiles

- review and clarify job specifications, competencies and skills required

- align job candidate profiles with staffing objectives

- source applicants through various methods including advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs

- maintain effective relationships with social and professional networks to source qualified candidates

- pre-screen job candidates

- review resumes and qualifications to determine suitability of candidates

- schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with hiring managers

- inform candidates fully about the job and company

- brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews

- facilitate pre-employment testing

- manage all communication with candidates

- provide regular updates and feedback to managers

- manage applicant tracking system

- maintain accurate and current applicant data base

- extend offers of employment within company procedures

- manage the job offer including negotiation and administration

- maintain recruiting metrics (cost per hire etc)

- keep current with sourcing strategies and industry trends

Education and Experience

- Bachelors degree or equivalent

- Pharmaceutical industry recruiting experience, sales recruiting preferred

- knowledge of general principles of recruiting including behavioral and technical competencies recruiting

- knowledge of staffing systems and tools

- experience in managing Taleo applicant data bases

- experience of applicant tracking systems

- experience in candidate sourcing solutions

- knowledge of applicable computer applications

- knowledge of relevant employment legislation

Key Competencies

- planning and organizing

- communication

- problem analysis and problem solving

- judgment

- decision-making

- adaptability

- teamwork

- negotiation skills

- confidentiality