Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist: Life Sciences, Hybrid

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment of scientific, engineering, and technical roles in the US. This role partners with managers across the organization and reports to the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition, driving sourcing innovations and a positive candidate experience.

The position supports Milford, MA or New Castle, DE with a hybrid model (3 days on site: Tuesday–Thursday) and requires an extensive background in life sciences recruiting and

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of in-house recruiting experience in life sciences.
• Experience recruiting in the IVD/diagnostics industry is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proficiency in recruitment technologies (ATS/CRM) and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Lead the sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer processes for open positions within assigned business areas.
• Quickly acquire a thorough understanding of job responsibilities for required competencies, skills, and knowledge required of successful applicants.
• Communicate clearly, persuasively, and empathetically with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leverage deep industry knowledge to advise on market trends, talent availability, and competitive insights.
• Identify and implement sourcing strategies based upon the job position by creatively conducting research and/or applying a multitude of resources to assure a talent pipeline. Apply data-driven insights to refine sourcing, screening, and engagement strategies.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and navigate challenges with resilience and agility.
• Align talent acquisition strategies with long-term business objectives through strategic thinking.
• Utilize ATS, CRM, and analytics tools to manage requisitions and track performance effectively.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring practices.
• Passionate advocate for candidate experience with a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple requisitions efficiently to meet deadlines.

Skills

In-house recruitment

Life sciences

IVD/diagnostics

Stakeholder influence

Relationship building

ATS/CRM

Data analytics

Adaptability

Ambiguity tolerance

Strategic recruitment

Diversity & inclusion

Time management

Metrics-driven decisions

Tools

ATS

CRM

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment of scientific, engineering, and technical roles in the US. This role partners with managers across the organization and reports to the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition, driving sourcing innovations and a positive candidate experience.

The position supports Milford, MA or New Castle, DE with a hybrid model (3 days on site: Tuesday–Thursday) and requires an extensive background in life sciences recruiting and