Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter 2) to join our EMEA Clinical Talent Acquisition team at IQVIA.

This is a fully remote opportunity, but if you prefer a hybrid work arrangement, working in our offices in Spain is also an option.

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

• 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.
• Provide guidance and direction to more junior members of the staffing team.
• Write job postings to post and advertise positions.
• Review applications and conduct interviews to obtain information regarding applicant's work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• 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.
• Work with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates. Utilize Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
• Create partnerships with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, and temporary agencies.
• With guidance, provide coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management to effectively support staffing goals.
• Meet with functional business leaders and executive management, as required, to discuss and establish staffing objectives and ensure they are achieved.
• Assist with training line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required.
• Assist with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance.
• Support a diverse workforce and comply with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures, particularly for applicant tracking.
• 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.
• Ensure the provision of timely employee-related information to management teams as necessary.
• May be responsible for meeting established financial targets and assisting with business development activities depending on business line.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 3 years experience within a staffing function as a recruiter or combination of recruiter and specialist experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Extensive knowledge of legislation in the recruiting process
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, HRIS applications and Workday Applicant Tracking System
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills
• Good ability to work in a matrix environment
• Good presentation skills
• Good influencing skills
• Good coaching and counseling skills
• Good understanding and awareness of  the commercial environment and market trends
• Good customer service skills
• Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan routine activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes.