Talent Acquisition Specialist - Office Based - India, Chennai
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at ICON, you will be responsible for implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract and secure top talent. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring a smooth and positive experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.
What You Will Be Doing:- Conducting full-cycle recruitment for various roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offering candidates.
- Collaborating with hiring managers to understand their specific talent needs and develop tailored recruitment plans.
- Utilizing creative sourcing strategies and networking to build a diverse pipeline of candidates.
- Maintaining accurate records in the applicant tracking system and providing regular updates on recruitment progress.
- Promoting a positive candidate experience by providing timely communication and feedback throughout the hiring process.
Your Profile:- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience in talent acquisition, preferably within the healthcare or clinical research industry.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring teams.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies, with a solid understanding of data management.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with recruitment processes and policies.
- A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all talent acquisition efforts.
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 or submit a request here
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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