EMEA Talent Acquisition Specialist

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

EMEA (flexi working)

12 month FTC

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for partnering with the business to provide an end to end recruitment service. By having a deep understanding of the business, you will design innovative talent attraction campaigns using the latest in recruitment technology. A strategic thinker, you will maintain healthy candidate pipelines and will collaborate with HRBP's aligning on succession planning. In this role you will be supporting our global Commercialization and Outcomes group.

• Develop strong awareness and understanding of the business and functional areas of responsibility to target and hire best talent

• Work in partnership with hiring managers, providing guidance, support and recommendations on candidates for interview and hire to ensure efficiency in time to hire is maintained whilst ensuring high level of accuracy within WorkDay Recruit is completed within internal guidelines

• Have a good understanding of the local labour and candidate markets for areas of responsibility to provide guidance to the business/stakeholders on demographics and sourcing strategies

• Design resourcing plans, define role requirements and develop innovative sourcing options including networking, headhunting and building talent pools

• Negotiate rates/salaries, present and sell candidates within their business areas to Hiring Managers, whilst ensuring that all processes are followed in line with the agreed methodology

• Provide a high level of candidate care and ensure frequent communication is deployed

• Manage own workload to ensure a best in class recruitment service is delivered, ensuring the most effective sourcing strategies to maintain cost per hire. Enhance and encourage awareness of internal referral programme and where required, focused effort on diversity

• Recommend, coordinate and participate in hiring events such as Job Fairs, external recruiting and other networking events

• Forecast placements based on demand, changes in the customers' business, the candidate pipeline and trends in business demand;

• Produce communications to a high standard (e.g. advertisements) and in accordance with the customers brand guidelines if required;

• Drive and deliver relevant customer presentations and evaluation/review meetings at VP/Director level

• Develop and maintain pro-active and constructive relationships with VP/Director level by demonstrating an understanding of the business the associated requirements and set

What you need:

• Degree or local equivalent

• 3- 5 years' experience within a similar role

• Experience recruiting within a CRO / Pharma environment

• Prior TA experience in Clinical Operations

• Customer focussed with exceptional stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to meet monthly targets and to develop creative sourcing strategies

• Confident in influencing recruitment decisions

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.