Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

AbbVie; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced recruiter to join our UK Talent Acquisition team. Based in Maidenhead, you will partner with hiring managers and leaders to map markets, attract top talent, and drive data-driven decisions that support business growth and diversity.

You will lead proactive sourcing, build diverse talent pipelines, and manage complex recruitment projects while delivering an exceptional candidate experience, in alignment with AbbVie's values and brand.

Qualifications

• Significant end-to-end recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with ownership of delivery.
• Credibility when partnering with hiring managers and leaders.
• Ability to use market intelligence and data to influence decisions.
• Experience mapping talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Knowledge of recruitment within pharmaceuticals or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders, providing expert advice and challenge throughout the hiring process
• Develop proactive talent attraction and sourcing strategies aligned to current and future business priorities
• Use market intelligence, competitor insight and talent mapping to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning
• Identify, engage and nurture diverse talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Act as a talent market expert, sharing insights on hiring trends, availability of skills and competitor activity
• Drive an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every interaction reflects AbbVie’s values and employer brand
• Influence stakeholders to make timely, data-driven hiring decisions that balance speed, quality and diversity
• Lead complex and niche recruitment projects, managing multiple priorities whilst delivering against ambitious hiring goals
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment processes, challenge traditional approaches and introduce innovative solutions
• Partner closely with HR and business leaders to support organisational growth, capability building and long-term talent planning
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and ensure recruitment activities support AbbVie's commitment to diversity and belonging
• Use data and recruitment analytics to identify trends, measure success and make recommendations for continuous improvement

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Proactive

Stakeholder partnership

Market intelligence

Data-driven decisions

Talent mapping

Pharma experience

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.co.uk. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

• Reporting to UK Talent Acquisition Manager
• Based 3 core days in Maidenhead office (Tues, Wed & Thurs)

We're looking for an experienced recruiter who is naturally curious and commercially minded.This is a role for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, partnering with stakeholders at all levels and spotting opportunities that others might miss. Someone who doesn't wait for requisitions to land, but is already mapping markets, engaging talent and thinking about what's next.

What you'll be doing

• Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders, providing expert advice and challenge throughout the hiring process
• Develop proactive talent attraction and sourcing strategies aligned to current and future business priorities
• Use market intelligence, competitor insight and talent mapping to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning
• Identify, engage and nurture diverse talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Act as a talent market expert, sharing insights on hiring trends, availability of skills and competitor activity
• Drive an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every interaction reflects AbbVie's values and employer brand
• Influence stakeholders to make timely, data-driven hiring decisions that balance speed, quality and diversity
• Lead complex and niche recruitment projects, managing multiple priorities whilst delivering against ambitious hiring goals
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment processes, challenge traditional approaches and introduce innovative solutions
• Partner closely with HR and business leaders to support organisational growth, capability building and long-term talent planning
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and ensure recruitment activities support AbbVie's commitment to diversity and belonging
• Use data and recruitment analytics to identify trends, measure success and make recommendations for continuous improvement

This is a role for a recruiter who enjoys understanding our business, influencing stakeholders and solving difficult hiring challenges, not simply managing requisitions.We are looking for curiosity, the ability to influence, commercial awareness and talent intelligence.

You'll likely be successful in this role if you:

• Have significant end-to-end recruitment experience within a fast-paced environment
• Are highly proactive and take ownership of delivering results
• Bring credibility and confidence when partnering with hiring managers and business leaders
• Enjoy using market intelligence, data and insights to influence decisions
• Are naturally inquisitive and take the time to understand the challenges behind the hiring brief
• Extensive experience sourcing and talent mapping just as much as managing active recruitment
• Have experience recruiting within pharmaceuticals, healthcare or another specialist industry

AbbVie's UK offices in Maidenhead prioritise accessibility and employee well-being, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The office includes a large car park for easy access, as well as step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. The workspace features assistive technologies and adaptable workstations, fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally, there is a dedicated quiet zone for those who prefer to work without distraction. This area maximizes natural light and is strategically positioned for easy access with minimal noise disturbances. If you need specific information or have questions about accessibility arrangements, please let us know during the process.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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