Senior Recruiter

IQVIA; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in India is seeking an experienced staffing professional to support continuous improvement of the staffing function across a business unit, primarily within a single geography. You will recruit for management teams, source candidates, conduct interviews and ensure compliance with company policies.

With guidance, you will write job postings, coordinate advertising, work with external recruiters and agencies, and coach line managers on interviewing and selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years experience in staffing or recruiter roles.
• Knowledge of recruitment legislation.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen and hire candidates for vacant positions using cost-effective methods.
• Write and post job adverts; attend job fairs and build contacts with colleges.
• Coordinate advertising across media and engage external recruiters.
• Interview applicants and collect information on work history, education and salary needs.
• Coach line managers on interviewing and selection processes.
• Ensure compliance with local hiring guidelines and diversity goals.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Coaching and counseling

Presentation skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS applications

Workday ATS

Job description

Job Overview

Support the continuous improvement of the staffing function through development and implementation for all staffing programs in an assigned business unit/department, primarily in one geography. May be required to assist with providing staffing support to assigned management team for a geographically distributed organization or pan regional, as assigned. With some guidance, conduct recruiting activity for management teams as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Work with management in assigned service areas, business units or departments to source, select and hire qualified candidates to fill vacant positions using cost-effective techniques and in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes. Manage applicant flow to ensure availability of qualified candidates and compliance with diversity hiring goals.
• Provide guidance and direction to more junior members of the staffing team.
• Write job postings to post and advertise positions.
• Review applications and conduct interviews to obtain information regarding applicant's work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• Create and coordinate job advertising in various media. Attend job fairs and develop and maintain contacts with colleges, universities, alumni groups, and other organizations to identify potential applicants.
• Work with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates. Utilize Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
• Create partnerships with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, and temporary agencies.
• With guidance, provide coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management to effectively support staffing goals.
• Meet with functional business leaders and executive management, as required, to discuss and establish staffing objectives and ensure they are achieved.
• Assist with training line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required.
• Assist with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance.
• Support a diverse workforce and comply with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures, particularly for applicant tracking.
• Keep abreast of market trends and demands impacting the company's ability to attract competitive candidates; coordinate with the compensation team on salary offer considerations and equity concerns.
• Ensure the provision of timely employee-related information to management teams as necessary.
• May be responsible for meeting established financial targets and assisting with business development activities depending on business line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• 3 years experience within a staffing function as a recruiter or combination of recruiter and specialist experience Req Or
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
• Extensive knowledge of legislation in the recruiting process
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, HRIS applications and Workday Applicant Tracking System
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills
• Good ability to work in a matrix environment
• Good presentation skills
• Good influencing skills
• Good coaching and counseling skills
• Good understanding and awareness of the commercial environment and market trends
• Good customer service skills
• Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan routine activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.