Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Talent Acquisition Partner.

The incumbent will manage full cycle recruitment. They will support the Commercial, R&D, Corporate Strategy, Technology & Quality, and G&A organizations, by partnering with the hiring manager(s) and HR Business partner(s) to define the recruitment strategy, and manage the entire sourcing, recruitment, interview, selection and offer process at all levels of the organization from non-exempt to senior management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Confers with management and supervisors to identify headcount needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, competencies, team interactions, and other skills and knowledge.
• Develops and executes recruitment and sourcing strategies aligned to business needs.
• Develops and maintains network of contacts to help identify and source a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Sources passive candidates for job openings.
• Reviews applications and interviews applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements, and to provide information about the organization and position.
• Helps create process improvements and tools to aid in managing end-to-end cycle of recruitment.
• Helps drive recruitment branding strategies and outreach efforts to support attraction of talent.
• Screens and refers candidates for interviews with others in the organization.
• Educates managers to ensure a legally compliant interview, selection, and offer process.
• Works with hiring manager to create job posting and builds strong partnerships, with a sense of urgency and client service mentality.
• Utilizes Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
• Provides information on company and job opportunities to potential applicants.
• Extends offers and ensures timely and accurate offer packages are sent.
• Ensures all affirmative action record keeping and applicant tracking is completed for recruiting process.
• Manages ongoing communications and inquiries from applicants and hiring managers.
• Partners with HRBP(s) to build talent pipeline of future candidates to fill identified critical roles as they become vacant.

Key Core Competencies

• 5-7 years’ experience in recruiting
• Strong sourcing and candidate pipeline development skills
• Prior use/knowledge of Workday Recruiting product and/or Paradox a plus
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills required
• Ability to conduct competency-based interviews

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource or related experience.
• Experience required 5-7 Years.
• Pharmaceutical recruitment experience required or related industry; such as Medical Device or Healthcare

The base salary range for this role is $125,900 to $157,400. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.  Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.  Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.