Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Stone- Hybrid

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary, Remote/Home Working (with one-off allowance), Flexible Working, Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Private Medical (Optical & Dental options), Matching Contributory Pension, 25 Days Leave + Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme, Life Insurance, Referral Scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Discretionary Bonus, Benefits Hub.

Who\'s Instem? Well, we\'re a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which enables our clients to \'bring life-enhancing products to market faster\'. We boast over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 20!), ranging from small to enterprise-sized organisations.

Over 50% of the global drug discovery process runs through our software at some point. Therefore, each Instem employee has a significant impact in helping to save/prolong people\'s lives all over the world. We want you to join our mission!

What\'s the culture/environment like? Although we\'re a fast-growing organisation, we do have an incredibly supportive, communal, family-feel environment. We promote solution-based thinking, with full flexibility (minimal micromanagement) and empowerment - we want you to be accountable for your success! We\'ll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide sessions for well-being, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.

Why are we hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

We are hiring in our Talent Acquisition team as Instem continues to expand and grow!

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will act as the global face of Instem to all externally interested professionals, along with managing our internal applications. You are responsible for managing all candidates through a defined process, demonstrating an efficient, positive and professional manner. You will be responsible for the full recruitment workflow, from consulting internally and gathering requirements, to assessing and onboarding all candidates, being there to welcome new starters on their first day. The role reports directly to the Global Talent Acquisition Director.

What to expect?

o Working in a global talent acquisition team, where you will perform your duties across various countries (US & Europe).
o Build relationships with universities, colleges, employment agencies, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; maintaining rapport & managing 3rd parties (recruitment agencies, job boards, suppliers).
o Coordinating with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and determine selection criteria.
o Create strategies to efficiently and cost effectively, recruit professionals with specific skills, along with aligning the right process as per that manager/role.
o Create and write s / Job Adverts as necessary, alongside headhunting candidates via various sources.
o Manage the interview process (scheduling, assessing, technical tests, offer process), alongside, managing the onboarding process (check-ins, equipment requests, start dates, equipment distribution, first-day welcome meetings)
o Manage the background screening and verification tasks/ send out offer letters/contracts to selected candidates.
o Manage and maintain applicant tracking system and recruitment information folders.
o Manage new employee relocation by determining new employee requirements; negotiating with movers; arranging temporary housing; providing community introductions.
o Support the wider HR team with ongoing projects, performing any other reasonable tasks.
o Lead, support, and own talent acquisition project work, and/or supporting HR projects.
o Adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally, and diligently.

Skills you\'ll need:

o A proven track record in recruitment, ideally in the IT Sector.
o Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas in a concise way both verbally and written.
o Proactive mindset to problem-solving and process improvement.
o Ability to influence, negotiate and manage others\' expectations.
o Full end-to-end management of recruitment process from Initial job brief to onboarding- desirable.

We hire exceptional, enthusiastic people, and everyone is empowered to think solo, take the initiative, and be innovative. We invite you to explore a world of opportunities with us, and to have influence in helping us achieve our goals, by being you!

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