Recruitment Advisor

Randstad Enterprise; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Enterprise in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Senior Talent Advisor to act as a strategic partner to client stakeholders, guiding high-touch recruitment and market intelligence across Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Scientific portfolios.

You will own requisitions, drive talent strategy, and collaborate with Sourcing Specialists and Centers of Expertise to deliver high-quality hires while upholding Randstad standards of equity and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in account management or consultative recruiting as a primary point of contact.
• Minimum of 5 years in a candidate generation role with a proven track record of hiring success.
• Experience in high-pressure, urgent recruiting environments (RPO, Search Firm, or Agency).

Responsibilities

• Consulting with Stakeholders: Intake calls to clarify positions and timelines.
• Strategy Execution: Advise on sourcing strategies and market intelligence for hiring managers.
• Pipeline Management: Manage candidate pool including internal, ad response, and direct sourcing.
• Candidate Engagement: Sell opportunities, extend offers, and negotiate final acceptance.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor SLAs and KPIs to ensure targets are met.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ATS

CRM systems

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Step into a high-visibility, consultative role where recruitment meets strategic advisory. As a Senior Talent Advisor supporting a global leader in Life Sciences in Portsmouth, NH, you won't just process requisitions—you will act as a trusted talent architect to site directors, department heads, and technical leaders. Driving high-touch, white-glove candidate care and leveraging market intelligence across complex Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Scientific portfolios, you will directly influence local hiring strategy and enable the delivery of life-saving therapies. Join us in setting the standard for talent excellence!

join the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company

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how you will contribute

As a Talent Advisor, you will serve as a strategic and consultative partner to our client’s Key Stakeholders and Hiring Managers. You are ultimately responsible for the fulfillment of requisitions, taking full accountability and ownership of results to ensure client needs and market conditions are met. You will collaborate with global colleagues—including Sourcing Specialists and Centers of Expertise—to execute talent strategies that produce quality hires.

your typical day includes

• Consulting with Stakeholders: Performing intake calls to clarify positions beyond the job description and managing expectations regarding timelines.
• Strategy Execution: Acting as an advisor on sourcing strategies and gathering market intelligence to share with hiring managers.
• Pipeline Management: Managing the candidate pool, including internal, ad response, and direct sourced candidates.
• Candidate Engagement: Using influence and persuasion to sell opportunities, extending offers, and negotiating to final acceptance.
• Performance Tracking: Monitoring your performance scorecard to ensure all SLAs and KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.

your responsibilities include

• Serving as the single point of contact for Hiring Managers on all assigned requisitions.
• Evaluating and reprioritizing employment branding strategies.
• Using independent judgment to determine candidate eligibility based on resumes and interviews.
• Building qualified candidate profiles and presenting slates to meet client deliverables.
• Protecting the candidate experience and fostering strong partnerships across boundaries.

your background

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 4 years of equivalent work experience and hs diploma or equivalent..
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in account management or consultative recruiting as a primary point of contact.
• Sourcing Expertise: Minimum of 5 years in a candidate generation role with a proven track record of hiring success.
• Environment: Experience in high-pressure, urgent recruiting environments (e.g., RPO, Search Firm, or Agency).

key capabilities

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and CRM systems.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate functional/technical hiring needs into effective candidate generation strategies.
• Communication: Proven ability to build productive relationships and consult with all levels of an organization

together we grow

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities.

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for "good enough" — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at Randstad here.

At Randstad, leadership is our shared language. Whether you are leading a team or driving your own career, you contribute to our goal of being the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. We lead across four core pillars:

• we set direction: it is about anticipating and making decisions that will position Randstad for long term success.
• we achieve: it is about delivering on our goals and operational excellence.
• we care: it is about the way we collaborate and work together, creating a sustainable and healthy culture.
• lead by example: it is about modelling the behaviors and standards we expect from others, demonstrating courage and accountability in every action.

a place for you to grow

We provide a fast-paced growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career guidance.

meaningful, competitive, and equitable rewards for your performance.

Our employment conditions reflect this;

• variable pay for performance
• growth and development opportunities in a fast changing global environment
• an environment that promotes work life balance: flexibility with intentionality.

The base salary range for this position is $79,040-$95,680.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Based on eligibility, a successful candidate’s total compensation may include a variable pay plan including bonus(es) and/or commission(s). In setting compensation, Randstad complies with all local wage and hour laws and while the pay range listed above is an annual amount, non-exempt employees will be paid hourly and therefore receive the hourly equivalent.

In addition, Randstad offers rich learning & development opportunities, as well as a competitive benefit package.

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