Manager, Talent Acquisition/Staffing (Temporary Assignment)

Human Resources; Xico; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a front-line recruiter to lead high-volume hiring efforts. You will be the primary contact for candidates, guiding them from initial contact through offers, and ensuring a smooth, fast, human experience.

You will collaborate with Recruitment Business Partners to translate needs into high-quality execution across units. You will conduct first-round RS interviews for levels 5 and below, coordinate screening and shortlisting, and support senior hiring when needed, all while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years' recruiting experience in Mexico and USA markets, ideally in high volume healthcare recruitment.
• Strong candidate communication, screening, and shortlisting skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience with standardized, tech-enabled processes and a commitment to data quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for candidates and guide them from first interaction through offer.
• Conduct first-round interviews for high-volume roles in partnership with RBP.
• Execute core recruiting activities: screening, shortlisting, communication, and interview coordination.
• Support RBPs on senior or complex hiring with shortlist validation and applicant management.
• Keep Workday fully updated and follow RS-defined processes, standards, and timelines.
• Provide insights to improve the candidate experience and recruitment processes.

Skills

Candidate communication

Screening

Shortlisting

Collaboration

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Summary

We're a team of dedicated and smart people united by a drive to achieve together. You will be the front-line recruiter and primary face to our candidates, delivering a smooth, fast, and human experience across high volume hiring. You will partner closely with Recruitment Business Partner (RBP) to translate hiring needs into consistent, high quality execution - ensuring clarity, speed, and a positive journey for every candidate. This role is a cornerstone of our Recruitment Solutions (RS) model, designed to deliver a fast, fair, human hiring experience at scale.

About The Role

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for candidates, guiding them from first interaction through offer and ensuring a seamless experience.
• Conduct first round of RS interviews and extend offers for high‑volume roles (levels 5 and below) in close partnership with RBP.
• Execute core recruiting activities consistently across business units: screening, shortlisting, communication, and interview coordination.
• Support RBPs on senior or complex hiring through shortlist validation, applicant management, and reactive sourcing when needed.
• Keep Workday fully updated and follow RS‑defined process steps, standards, and timelines to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Provide insights and feedback to continuously improve the candidate experience and RS processes.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years' recruiting experience in Mexico a USA markets, ideally in high volume, from entry to senior levels in the healthcare industry.
• Strong skills in candidate communication, screening, and shortlisting.
• Ability to operate confidently in a standardized, tech enabled processes. Commitment to data quality, compliance and process discipline.
• Collaborative mindset, able to influence and partner effectively with other HR colleagues.
• A commitment to delivering an experience that is fast, fair, and human.
• Fluency in English and Spanish both written and verbal.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience across multiple functions with regional scope, effectively navigating enterprise and local policies and standards.

Accessibility And Accommodation

Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to ****** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Benefits And Rewards

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