Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist (R&D Engineering) Location: Remote, USA (PST hours preferred) Schedule: Standard office hours Duration: 9-month contract Pay Range: $55-$60/hr Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source and attract top R&D Engineering talent. You will build trusted relationships with hiring managers, develop partnerships with HR Business Leaders, and collaborate with various HR Centers of Excellence. The Talent Acquisition team takes a consultative approach to recruiting, using its expertise to match exceptional talent to hiring teams' needs. Job Responsibilities: In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Talent Acquisition department, focused on R&D Engineering hiring. Key responsibilities include:Developing multiple sourcing strategies for active and passive candidatesLeading recruiting activities and portions of strategic talent acquisition projects, processes and programsPartnering with HRBPs and hiring managers on offers and hiring close-outAdvising hiring managers with data-driven recommendationsEssential Job Duties and Job Functions:Use advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates (e.g., cold calling, job boards, advertising, database and internet searches, networking and referrals)Anticipate organizational needs by maintaining an ongoing talent poolLead recruiting activities and portions of strategic talent acquisition projects, processes and programs to fulfill business needs and organizational prioritiesCollaborate with HRBPs and hiring managers to conduct moderately complex offer negotiations and finalize the hiring processCraft clear, engaging job descriptions that adhere to the employer brandProvide a consultative approach to hiring managers, using data-driven recommendations throughout the recruitment and hiring processEnsure a high-quality candidate experience by maintaining consistent contact with candidates and dispositioning them within set time framesOther incidental duties assigned by LeadershipKnowledge and Skills:Experience with Workday or other ATS systems (e.g., Taleo)Proficiency with the MS Office SuiteExperience with sourcing tools and systems (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo)Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, consultative and relationship management skillsProven success following and leading project schedules and managing moderate sections of projectsSubstantial knowledge of the policies, procedures and requirements relevant to talent acquisitionAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levels and build productive internal and external working relationshipsAbility to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, and to represent the organization on specific projectsAdherence to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules), taking adequate control measures to prevent injury to self and others and to protect the environment and prevent pollution within their span of influenceEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field5+ years of experience in Recruiting/Talent AcquisitionExperience recruiting for engineering roles, including mechanical, electrical, biomedical, manufacturing, reliability, product development, quality, systems and R&D engineering positionsExperience recruiting within regulated industries, including medical device, life sciences, biotech, pharma, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments ...