Senior Assistant - Talent Acquisition

Location: Bengaluru, India; India
Department: Talent Acquisition

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Works closely with hiring managers to understand the requirements of each assigned role and creates the requisition in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Identifies, attracts, and engages potential candidates using various channels and methods to find individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements of the assigned open jobs.
• Manages job postings for assigned roles through various job portals, career sites, social media, and networking tools.
• Reviews resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates who meet the hiring criteria.
• Conducts initial phone screens, in-person interviews or virtual interviews to assess candidates' qualifications and suitability for the role
• Ensures that all mandatory information and documentation is entered and uploaded into the Applicant Tracking System.
• Loads and tracks open roles in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Manages the Applicant Tracking system by cleaning and updating the records based on the reporting/metrics requirements.
• Proactively identifies and recruits passive job seekers.
• Develops and retains relationships with candidates and referrals.
• Builds and maintains a comprehensive candidate pipeline that addresses all/any resource needs.
• Builds strong strategic relationships with hiring managers and teams, handle a diverse set of roles/positions, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality of HR information.
• Other TA related projects/tasks as assigned.

Candidate Profile: 

• Bachelor’s / Master's degree required or a combination of education, experience, and/or skills with 3-5 years of experience in candidate recruiting.
• Experience working with Agencies and diverse Recruiting partners to identify best fit candidates.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong recruiting experience within Life Sciences industry is required.
• Good verbal and written language skills in English.
• Ability to be discreet and handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.