Senior Recruiter (Life Sciences)
Northampton / London (3 days onsite)
Now, more than ever, organisations need to utilise contingent talent. Talent Works is a
leading provider of comprehensive and scalable solutions for managing a contingent workforce. We specialise in solution architecture and supply chain management, designed to improve
the end-to-end effectiveness and transparency of the talent supply chain.
By managing contingent worker and supplier compliance and through the provision of real-time analytics and insight, we ensure sustainable cost-savings, drive superior decision-making and deliver measurable value for our clients.
About Talent Works
Braver, bolder and brighter, we are leading the rethink around how companies attract, hire and manage their future workforce. Our ambition is nothing less than to set new standards across our industry and create exceptional outcomes and experiences for our clients and their people.
Talent solutions: built smarter, built better.
Role Profile
As a Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent to meet client needs. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, and ensure a seamless and positive recruitment experience. This role requires a proactive approach, creativity in sourcing, and the ability to meet targets in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Client Delivery:
* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to offer management.
* Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide tailored recruitment solutions while providing expert guidance on the contingent workforce hiring process.
* Manage the contingent worker process including but not limited to worker requisition, onboarding, assignment management, time and expenses management and offboarding.
* Maintain and update worker assignments to reflect appropriate changes in the vendor management system (VMS).
* Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and assess candidate suitability against position criteria.
* Design and execute sourcing strategies across various channels, including direct sourcing, job boards, social media, and networking.
* Maintain regular communication with candidates, ensuring a positive experience from application to onboarding.
* Produce and present recruitment activity reports to internal and external stakeholders.
* Leverage talent insights and market data to inform recruitment strategies, enabling hiring managers to make data-driven decisions and optimise talent acquisition outcomes.
* Meet and exceed KPIs, including time-to-hire, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction metrics.
Key Requirements
* Proven end-to-end recruitment experience with a track record of achieving targets
* Extensive experience hiring contingent workers within the life sciences/biotech industry is essential
* Strong knowledge of UK / European employment laws and regulations related to the contingent workforce such as IR35 and Statement of Works (SOW)
* Proficiency in using a vendor management system (VMS) and other recruitment technologies.
* Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
* Proficiency in CV screening, interviewing and designing selection processes.
* Creative and resourceful in developing sourcing strategies.
* Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse and report on recruitment activity.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.