Talent Acquisition Specialist

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Talent Specialist to support recruitment across Ireland and Europe, Middle East, and Africa from a hybrid Cork-based location.

You will partner with Talent Advisors, Hiring Managers, and candidates to drive sourcing, screening, scheduling, and offers. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer-focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment experiences while contributing to broader talent acquisition initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Life Sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience recruiting in pharmaceutical/biotech industry is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Partner with hiring managers to manage end-to-end recruitment for Ireland and EUMEA roles.
• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates via various channels.
• Screen candidates to assess qualifications and fit, shortlist accordingly.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Support offer preparation and negotiation processes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Utilize recruiting systems and reporting tools to maintain candidate data and metrics.
• Contribute to process improvements and recruitment projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Deliver high-level service and partnership to candidates and hiring managers.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

CI mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s in HR/Business/Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the lives of patients living with serious and life-threatening rare diseases.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise to develop and commercialize innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs. Our commitment to patients, combined with our entrepreneurial culture and collaborative spirit, continues to drive our success as we expand our global impact.

At BioMarin, every employee plays a critical role in advancing our mission. We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives and who thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment

Talent Acquisition at BioMarin

The Talent Acquisition team serves as a partner to the business, enabling BioMarin's continued growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent. We are a collaborative, high-performing team committed to delivering an outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers while supporting the company's mission and long-term objectives.

Talent Specialist

Hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite)

Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to a Principal Talent Advisor, the Talent Specialist will play a key role in supporting recruitment activities across multiple business functions within EUMEA.

This position partners closely with Talent Advisors, Hiring Managers, Candidates, and People Colleagues to deliver a seamless recruitment process from sourcing through to offer stage. The successful candidate will help attract top talent through proactive sourcing, effective candidate engagement, interview coordination, and stakeholder partnership.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer-focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment experiences while contributing to broader talent acquisition initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to manage the end to end recruitment process for roles both in Ireland and EUMEA.
• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through a variety of channels.
• Conduct candidate screening interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with role requirements and shortlist candidates.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience.
• Support offer preparation
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Utilize recruiting systems and reporting tools to maintain accurate candidate information and recruitment metrics.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and recruitment projects that enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in alignment with company policies and employment legislation.
• Deliver a high level of service and partnership to both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Education and Experience

• BSc/MSc degree in human resources, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience recruiting in pharmaceutical/biotech industry highly desired.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and build effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of meeting performance goals and delivering results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with a CI and data/ metrics driven mindset.

Behaviours/ Interpersonal Skills

• Adaptable, self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated; able to work proactively and collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Outstanding client service, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills to partner effectively with hiring managers and secure top talent.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.