Talent Acquisition Lead - High-Volume Hiring

Novartis; Guamúchil; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a front-line recruiter to manage high-volume hiring and serve as the primary face to candidates. You’ll partner with Recruitment Business Partners to translate hiring needs into fast, high-quality execution for the Mexico and USA markets, delivering a smooth, humane candidate experience.

You will guide candidates from first contact through offer, coordinate core recruiting activities, and support senior hires when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5+ years’ recruiting experience in Mexico and USA markets, ideally in high volume, 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 with other HR colleagues.
• Fluency in English and Spanish both written and verbal.

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: 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 updated and follow RS-defined process steps, standards, and timelines for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide insights to continuously improve the candidate experience and RS processes.

Skills

Candidate communication

Screening

Shortlisting

Bilingual English/Spanish

High-volume recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Novartis is seeking a front-line recruiter to manage high-volume hiring and serve as the primary face to candidates. You’ll partner with Recruitment Business Partners to translate hiring needs into fast, high-quality execution for the Mexico and USA markets, delivering a smooth, humane candidate experience.

You will guide candidates from first contact through offer, coordinate core recruiting activities, and support senior hires when needed.