Senior Recruiter

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Pay equity and transparency

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Recruiter on a contract basis to design and run recruiting programs, manage the full cycle from sourcing to appointment, and ensure a high-quality candidate experience while complying with legal requirements.

You will develop staffing strategies with hiring managers, use electronic evaluation tools, support compensation discussions, and maintain strong relationships with third-party recruiters to keep a robust pipeline.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.
• At least 4 years related experience preferred.
• Experience in Clinical Operations not required but advantageous.
• Recruitment experience not required but advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and administer staffing, employment, and recruiting programs.
• Partner with hiring managers to document job opening requirements.
• Determine appropriate recruiting sources for advertising and posting key positions.
• Promote the company image to candidates and external service providers; surface candidates and develop networks.
• Pre-screen resumes and evaluate the effectiveness of electronic candidate evaluation tools.
• Document the candidate evaluation and interview process.
• Support compensation packages and offers with hiring managers and HRBP.
• Ensure employment background checks are conducted.
• Maintain clear relationships with third-party recruiters and vendors.
• Ensure systems contain all required information and stay compliant with laws.
• Compile recruitment data and analyze processes.
• Undertake projects to improve recruitment activity.
• Coach junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Recruitment drive

First-class employer brand

Education

Degree or equivalent

At least 4 years related experience

Tools

Electronic candidate evaluation tools

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is hiring a Senior Recruiter (contract) to help build and run recruiting programs that consistently attract strong candidates. Based in Durham, NC on-site, this role supports the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening through selection and appointment, while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience and alignment with legal requirements.

This position focuses on independently developing staffing and recruiting strategies, partnering with hiring managers to clarify opening needs, and using electronic candidate evaluation tools to improve how candidates are assessed. You will also support compensation package discussions, manage vendor and third-party recruiting relationships, and contribute to recruitment process analysis and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Independently develop and administer staffing, employment, and recruiting programs
• Partner with hiring managers to document job opening requirements via required opening requisition(s)
• Determine appropriate recruiting sources for advertising and posting key positions
• Promote the company image to candidates and external service providersSurface candidates and develop networks of people and processes to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified applicants
• Pre-screen resumes and evaluate the effectiveness of electronic candidate evaluation tools
• Document the candidate evaluation and interview process
• May negotiate and/or support hiring managers and the HR Business Partner in developing new hire compensation packages and offers
• Ensure employment background checks are conducted
• Work with third-party recruiters to maintain clear understanding of Worldwide Clinical Trials’ needs and strong working relationships
• Ensure relevant systems are maintained with all required information
• Ensure Worldwide Clinical Trials remains compliant with applicable legal requirements at all times
• Compile recruitment data to support analysis of the recruitment process
• Undertake project assignments aimed at improving recruitment activity
• Coach more junior team members

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong “selling” qualities, including representing Worldwide Clinical Trials as a first-class potential employer and enhancing the employer public image
• Ability to drive the recruitment process, including assertiveness when working with hiring managers

Education and experience

• Degree or equivalent
• At least 4 years of related experience
• Experience in Clinical Operations is not required, but is a distinct advantage
• Recruitment experience is not required, but is a distinct advantage

Technology

• Electronic candidate evaluation tools

Compensation and benefits

• USD 69,500 - 138,500 per year
• Competitive benefits package depending on location
• Pay equity and transparency
• Compliance with all applicable labor laws

Location: Durham, NC (onsite)
Job type: Contract
Salary range: USD 69,500 - 138,500 per yearly