Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

ICON plc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner who will drive end to end best hiring practices and a consultative approach to key stakeholders ensuring recruitment strategies are developed and executed, compliance maintained and effective recruitment metrics and objectives are met.

In this position you will be working Office based (with 2days of homeworking possible).

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Agility, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity.  We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Overview of the Role:

• You will be able to design innovative sourcing strategies to attract candidates from within the marketplace in a cost effective manner. 

• 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. 

• Ensure efficiency in time to hire is maintained, while maintaining a high level of accuracy within ICON’s Applicant Tracking System

• 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 program 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 timely and accurate activity and Management Information reporting for your business areas.

• Create customer commercial value through responsive recruitment services and the delivery of cost effective results.

Role Requirements

• Experience working as a Recruiter or Sourcer within an in house or agency environment

• Exceptional customer service experience with demonstrated ability to effectively assess customers’ needs, quickly respond and problem solve.

• The ability to work flexibly and with agility is vital as we work in a fast paced and ever changing environment.

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.