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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Abbott Laboratories

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Alameda

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years in recruiting, strong social media skills, knowledge of employment laws, proficiency in Workday, and the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will partner with managers to identify hiring needs, develop recruiting strategies, assess candidates, conduct interviews, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 4+ years of agency or in-house talent acquisition / recruiting experience.
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools/social media as well as proactive recruiting.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Internet.
  • Capable of handling multiple tasks, problem resolution, and prioritization, and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and networks.
  • Ability to follow-up, communicate effectively and work with all levels within an organization.
  • Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Working knowledge of employment systems, preferably Workday, a plus.
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Prior recruiting experience in the medical device industry strongly preferred.
  • Prior recruitment agency experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Partners with managers to identify needs, job specifications, and qualifications necessary to fill positions.
  • Develops and implements organizational recruiting strategies to attract and find the best qualified candidates; is able to sell to candidates the company, the function and role.
  • Creates recruitment advertising and online postings. Sources candidates through online social networking and job boards, community involvement, professional networking, local media resources, employee referrals, agency referrals and other sources as needed.
  • Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified, including skills, education, and experience and also competency and company culture alignment.
  • Conducts interviews by evaluating employment factors such as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge and abilities and other data relevant to the selection process. Partners with HR Business Partners and managers to further evaluate candidates after on-site interviews. Ensures candidates meet minimum job requirements.
  • Prepares, extends and negotiates competitive job offers.
  • Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR and ensures a high level of customer service.
  • Keeps hiring managers informed throughout the recruitment process.
  • Develops and executes on innovative methods to source, evaluate, and pipeline external passive, diverse candidates for potential employment.
  • Maintains integrity of all staffing process records within Workday applicant tracking system.
  • Manages external vendor relationships with key hires or hard to fill requisitions.
  • Strives for continuous improvement on key performance metrics such as time-to-fill and satisfaction surveys.
  • Attends recruitment events as needed.
  • Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
  • Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Accesses and utilizes HR information systems and data to run reports and validate, analyze, and utilize global employee data.
  • Completes recruitment projects as requested.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist?

The main responsibilities include full life cycle recruiting, partnering with managers to identify recruiting needs, developing recruiting strategies, conducting interviews, preparing and negotiating job offers, and maintaining relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 4+ years of agency or in-house recruiting experience, knowledge of employment laws, and strong computer skills.

Is prior experience in the medical device industry preferred for this position?

Yes, prior recruiting experience in the medical device industry is strongly preferred.

What type of benefits does Abbott offer employees?

Abbott offers benefits including free medical coverage, retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, and support for diversity initiatives.

How does Abbott support employee career development?

Abbott supports career development by providing opportunities within an international company, as well as offering tuition reimbursement and education benefits.

What tools are preferred for candidates to be familiar with?

Candidates are preferred to have experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other social media recruiting tools, as well as familiarity with HR systems like Workday.

How is the work environment described for this position?

The work environment is described as fast-paced, highly matrixed, and geographically diverse.

What is the base pay range for this position?

The base pay for this position ranges from $86,700.00 to $173,300.00, with variations based on location.

Is there an opportunity to attend recruitment events for this role?

Yes, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist may attend recruitment events as needed.

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Abbott Laboratories

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love. With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. More than 115,000 of us are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world. Our employees do work that matters as part of a global community that supports them with career development opportunities and locally competitive benefits. Mission: We help people live better and healthier with our life-changing technologies. We're revolutionizing health with the most personal technologies, empowering people with the data and knowledge they need to help them live longer and better.