Sourcing Specialist
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
- Icon Strategic Solutions
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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.
As a Sourcing Specialist, you will build/network/talent pool of candidates in APAC region. You are to deliver market intelligence/specific mapping projects for the business. You will ensure that they provide comparative levels of excellence in the field of executive research, client mapping, database management and candidate screening.
Location : Philippines or Malaysia
Other responsibilities are as follows :
- Be a fundamental part of the team and must be passionate and driven to help deliver agreed recruitment services to the business in line with agreed service levels. This is a key role that requires a responsive and client facing individual.
- Identify and network with key talent pools to actively headhunt passive candidates and generate pipeline for current and future roles, ensuring suitable tracking methods used to oversee future potential hires.
- Utilize appropriate telephone dialogue templates for passive candidates and to attract and ensure the right professional image of ICON is portrayed at all times. Full understanding of the role is essential to provide an overview to the candidate and in order to fully answer any questions.
- Review sourcing methods used and continue to adapt sourcing strategy to suit the needs of the role and identify new methods to use.
- Work with Talent Acquisition Specialists to discuss key roles, understanding the specification of each vacancy and identify passive talent. Support specific deliverables on each role with clearly defined agreed timescales.
- Can operate independently and successfully progress and manage own sourcing workloads to accommodate the priority pipeline
To be successful you must be able to demonstrate: - Proven experience in recruitment or similar industry in a fast paced, professional environment or have a strong passion to build a career in recruitment
- Bachelor's degree or local equivalent preferred.
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Mandarin
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.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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