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

Sydney, Australia

Responsibilities:

* Develop relationships with key stakeholders in multiple functional areas.

* Partner with hiring managers to review, analyse and clarify job specifications, leadership behaviours and skills required; understand business operations and develop recruiting strategies to fill staffing needs.

* Work closely with hiring managers to deliver strategic hiring strategies targeted towards each functional area.

* Manage the full life-cycle recruiting process locate candidates, screen & interview candidates, schedule interviews, coordinate a variety of other items relative to recruitment scheduling, utilize Company applicant tracking software.

* Develop sourcing plans specific to each job opportunities within designated locations and build bench of diverse talent with candidates sourced and ready for interviewing and presentation to hiring managers.

* Utilize proactive recruiting techniques, develop industry contacts and select qualified individuals who will provide added value to the department, business objectives and the Company.

* Advise hiring managers on appropriate recruitment and legal hiring/interviewing practices and procedures.

* Analyse the state of the talent market for competitiveness with respect to compensation and other factors.

* Participate with external committees and organizations in area of recruitment establishing positive community outreach relationships.

* Coordinate recruitment events and Job Fairs.

Requirements:

* Minimum of 4 years of experience in Australia as a top performing recruiter with in depth proven experience recruiting for leadership level positions with ability to manage high volumes of recruitment.

* Bachelor's degree required

* High degree of independent decision-making, as well as the ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments with aggressive timelines

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to influence

* Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and all levels and build strong relationships, ability to listen and understand the needs of the business and candidates.

* Must have up-to-date knowledge of innovative and attraction & selection methodologies and strong track record of successfully networking externally with global experience as required.

* Ability to negotiate rates/salaries, and present and sell candidates to the business

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.