Talent Acquisition Analyst - Contract

About the role

This role sits at the intersection of recruiting operations, analytics, and executive reporting — turning recruiting data into clear insights for leadership and building the tools that inform hiring strategy. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys variety and is comfortable moving between data analysis, presentation-building, and hands-on coordination.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and distribute recruiting dashboards and reports, including pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance rates
• Monitor and audit data integrity across the Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse) and related recruiting platforms, flagging discrepancies and recommending corrections
• Analyze recruiting funnel data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement
• Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to prepare ad hoc analyses and data visualizations for leadership and Board-level reporting
• Create polished PowerPoint decks and other materials to communicate hiring progress, headcount trends, and talent acquisition strategy to senior leadership
• Translate complex recruiting data into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical and executive audiences
• Support special projects and initiatives led by the Head of Talent Acquisition, including workforce planning and org design analyses
• Maintain and improve Talent Acquisition process documentation, SOPs, and quick-reference guides
• Support system enhancements and evaluate new tools to improve efficiency and data quality across the recruiting lifecycle
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI tools to streamline recruiting workflows
• Provide backup support for phone, Zoom, and onsite interview scheduling during peak volume or Recruiting Coordinator absences
• Partner closely with the Recruiting Coordinator to ensure a seamless, consistent candidate experience across all scheduling touchpoints

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, HR analytics, or a related function; biotech/pharma or life sciences experience preferred
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience building polished PowerPoint presentations for leadership audiences
• Hands-on experience with an ATS (Greenhouse strongly preferred) and comfort pulling, cleaning, and interpreting recruiting data
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy, with the ability to spot and resolve inconsistencies
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple concurrent priorities
• Clear, confident communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to non-technical audiences
• A flexible, team-oriented mindset and willingness to step into scheduling/coordination work as needed

Location: Onsite – Brisbane, CA

Culture & Values

• Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
• Solutions and results-oriented focus
• Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view