Specialist Talent Acquisition - Temporary Contract

Psi CRO; Wien; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team collaboration

Training program and development

Competitive salary

Job summary

PSI CRO is recruiting a Specialist Talent Acquisition for a temporary, full-time role based in Austria. The specialist will deliver end-to-end recruitment across Europe, sourcing through LinkedIn, job boards, and talent pools, screening candidates and coordinating with hiring managers.

One-year contract with potential extension, salary starting at EUR 50,000 gross. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, full-cycle recruitment experience in clinical/pharma sectors, fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• Proven full-cycle recruitment experience in pharma/clinical sectors is advantageous.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and ATS.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent English; German language proficiency required.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, post and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials.
• Source and engage qualified vacancies via LinkedIn, job boards, networking, talent pools and referrals.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews and provide feedback to hiring managers.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System with candidates, requisitions and activity records.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience and promote the employer brand.
• Prepare recruitment metrics and reports for leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Applicant Tracking System

MS Office

Job description

Specialist Talent Acquisition - Temporary Contract

• Full-time

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

Join our global Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in growing the company across a variety of functions supporting clinical trial operations. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment across Europe, ensuring an outstanding experience for both candidates, and hiring managers.

One-year employment contract, with the potential to be extended depending on business needs.

This is a full-time position within Austria; applicants must be legally based and authorized to work in Austria.

You will:

• Develop, post, and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials tailored to target audience and sourcing channels
• Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified vacancies through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, talent pools, referral programs, and other recruitment channels
• Conduct candidate screening and first-round interviews, assessments and provide comprehensive interview feedback to hiring managers
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System with candidates, requisitions, and recruitment activity records
• Develop candidate pipelines for open and future opportunities within PSI
• Ongoing partnership with hiring managers to understand their business and recruitment needs
• Deliver a positive candidate experience by serving as the primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process and promoting the employer brand.
• Prepare and present recruitment metrics, market insights, and hiring activity reports to hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership Liaises with recruitment agencies regarding position requirement
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and other sourcing partners to attract and assess talent, if applicable
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Previous experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition
• Previous recruitment experience within the Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industries is an advantage
• Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing channels to attract passive and active candidates
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
• Full working proficiency in German
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

We Offer:

• The opportunity to support clinical research by hiring talent that contributes to life-changing medical advancements
• A global and collaborative work environment
• Extensive training and a supportive team culture
• A fair and attractive salary and benefits package starting at EUR 50,000 gross. The precise salary depends on the specific qualifications and experience, and will beagreed upon on an individual basis.