Contract Recruiter / Talent Acquisition

GenScript; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match (vests day 1

Paid parental leave

Extensive PTO & holidays

Commuter benefits

Well-being programs

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc. is seeking a Contract Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner to conduct high-volume recruitment for a ~6 month period, onsite in Piscataway, NJ (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).

The role offers $40–$43 per hour with potential conversion to permanent employment after the contract term. The position involves passive sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, candidate phone screenings, coordinating interviews, and leading new hire orientation to ensure smooth onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Experience with Talent Acquisition in a fast paced environment.
• Experience as a Headhunter or coming from an agency background is preferred.
• Specific recruiting experience in the biotechnology / life science / biopharmaceutical industry is a strong plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong rapport with business stakeholders.
• Experience passive sourcing and diversifying talent pipelines- through LinkedIn Recruiter and related channels.
• Experience with driving process standardization and improvement efforts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume recruitment activities to ensure successful Talent Acquisition from a technical and cultural perspective for open positions in US sites.
• Heavily involve passive sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter to diversify talent pipelines for mid-senior to upper management roles.
• Perform initial phone screenings, coordinate follow-up interviews, and hand off leads to the Talent team when applicable.
• Host weekly new hire orientation sessions and ensure smooth onboarding of new employees.
• Maintain current knowledge of EEO and affirmative action guidelines and laws (e.g., ADA).

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Communication Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Passive Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Contract Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner to join Genscript's team to conduct high-volume recruitment activities for a ~6 month contracted period, with the potential to be converted to permanent after the contract period.

Please note that this position is based onsite in Piscataway, NJ (4 days per week with 1 day of remote flexibility) and will offer approximately $40 - $43 per hour based on experience level.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high volume recruitment activities to ensure successful Talent Acquisition from a technical and cultural perspective for open positions in US sites
• In particular, the candidate will be heavily involved in passive sourcing via Linked-In Recruiter to diversify talent pipeline for mid-senior to upper management level roles
• Once candidates are identified, conducting the initial phone screening, coordinating follow up interviews, and passing off these leads to the talent team when applicable.
• Responsible for hosting weekly new hire orientation sessions and ensuring smooth onboarding of new employees
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Experience with Talent Acquisition in a fast paced environment
• Experience as a Headhunter or coming from an agency background is preferred
• Specific recruiting experience in the biotechnology / life science / biopharmaceutical industry is a strong plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong rapport with business stakeholders
• Experience passive sourcing and diversifying talent pipelines- through Linked In Recruiter and related channels
• Experience with driving process standardization and improvement efforts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint

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Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.