Job description

Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Czech Republic - Prague (Hybrid)

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

Reporting into the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist is responsible for proactively sourcing talent for targeted openings by sourcing from expansive networks in clinical research. Assists the department with overseeing the execution of strategy within growth regions, and builds, strengthens, and expands key business relationships with vendors, universities, and networks of talent to build out internal referral programs including internships.

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with Project Leaders and Functional Group Managers to manage the internal and external deployment of talent in accordance with agreed upon time to fill requirements
Leads recruitment for select requisitions with a key focus on building talent pipelines and the candidate experience
Updates Taleo Business Edition (TBE), the applicant tracking system (ATS), consistently and compliantly
Coordinates select recruiting events including annual conferences, career fairs, and open houses
Identifies and recommends new resources and strategies to draw in difficult to source talent
Follows non-discriminatory, legally compliant, and ethically based established company policies
Develops a deep bench of biomedical, pharmaceutical, and contract research fields to build pipelines of talent
Identifies pipelines of talent according to regions targeted for business growth
Works collaboratively across human resources teams on shared priorities and objectives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology or a related field plus 3 or more years total of progressive experience in a talent acquisition role with direct accountability for managing requisitions, preferably within a technical recruiting environment
SHRM, PHR, or a related talent acquisition certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred
Prior work history utilizing creative sourcing tools and techniques such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Twitter, Facebook and International Forums or Associations to attract prospective candidates
Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS), iCIMS preferred
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws required to adhere to best government contractor recruitment standards including OFCCP recruitment compliance and executive
Demonstrated interviewing and assessment skills with the ability to represent the company, explain work environment, benefits package and develop a customized approach for prospective candidates
Proficiency and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in written and spoken English required, fluency in a secondary language desired
Ability to work independently and to effectively manage time and priorities of self with awareness and understanding of asking good questions to manage expectations of others
Demonstrated resourcefulness, human resources data management, and proactive mindset with a high level of discretion and confidentiality required

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