Specialist Talent Acquisition - Temporary Contract

Psi CRO; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive training and onboarding

Job summary

PSI CRO is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to deliver end-to-end recruitment across Europe while supporting clinical trial operations. This one-year contract offers remote work within the UK and a chance to influence hiring across multiple functions.

You will post compelling job ads, source candidates through LinkedIn and job boards, screen interviews, manage the ATS, build candidate pipelines, partner with hiring managers, and report recruitment metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have full-cycle recruitment experience in clinical research or pharma preferred.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and recruitment advertising channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, post, and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials tailored to target audience and sourcing channels.
• Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified vacancies through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, talent pools, referral programs, and other recruitment channels.
• Conduct candidate screening and first-round interviews, assessments and provide comprehensive interview feedback to hiring managers.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System with candidates, requisitions, and recruitment activity records.
• Develop candidate pipelines for open and future opportunities within PSI.
• Ongoing partnership with hiring managers to understand their business and recruitment needs.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience by serving as the primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process and promoting the employer brand.
• Prepare and present recruitment metrics, market insights, and hiring activity reports to hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership.
• Liaises with recruitment agencies regarding position requirements.
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and other sourcing partners to attract and assess talent, if applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

MS Office

Job description

Join our global Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in growing the company across a variety of functions supporting clinical trial operations. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment across Europe, ensuring an outstanding experience for both candidates, and hiring managers. One-year employment contract, with the potential to be extended depending on business needs. This is a remote position within the UK; applicants must be legally based and authorized to work in the UK. You will:

• Develop, post, and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials tailored to target audience and sourcing channels
• Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified vacancies through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, talent pools, referral programs, and other recruitment channels
• Conduct candidate screening and first-round interviews, assessments and provide comprehensive interview feedback to hiring managers
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System with candidates, requisitions, and recruitment activity records
• Develop candidate pipelines for open and future opportunities within PSI
• Ongoing partnership with hiring managers to understand their business and recruitment needs
• Deliver a positive candidate experience by serving as the primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process and promoting the employer brand.
• Prepare and present recruitment metrics, market insights, and hiring activity reports to hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership Liaises with recruitment agencies regarding position requirement
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and other sourcing partners to attract and assess talent, if applicable
  Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Previous experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition
• Previous recruitment experience within the Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industries is an advantage
• Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing channels to attract passive and active candidates
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with about 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.
• The opportunity to support clinical research by hiring talent that contributes to life-changing medical advancements
• A global and collaborative work environment
• Extensive training and a supportive team culture
• Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally. We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.