Sr. Technical Recruiter

Merck & Co.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter for a 3+ month contract in Austin, TX, with a hybrid in-office requirement of one day per week. You will join the global Talent Acquisition team to attract, source, and select top-tier robotics and MedTech talent.

The role focuses on highly technical hires and requires coordination with hiring managers and HR partners. You will lead sourcing strategies, screen candidates thoroughly, guide both manager and candidate through interview phases, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or equivalent combinations.
• Strong sourcing and candidate screening experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build rapport with hiring managers and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and qualifications.
• Advise on market realities and alternatives using data and market insights.
• Develop and implement effective candidate sourcing strategies across channels.
• Screen and assess candidates to ensure alignment with requirements, culture and values.
• Guide candidates and managers through interview processes to ensure smooth assessments.
• Articulate offers and negotiate to reach win-win outcomes for both sides.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate network for future pipelines.

Skills

Sourcing skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

Sr. Technical Recruiter

3+ Months Contract

Austin, TX - Hybrid - Must be in office 1 day/wl

Our client believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Client product or technology every 8 seconds.

As our Client's full life-cycle Temporary Senior Technical Recruiter, you will join the global Talent Acquisition team and lead efforts attracting, sourcing, and selecting top-tier talent to join our team. This role will work with our team located in Austin TX that is specialized on robotics within MedTech. The positions this recruiter will work on are highly technical in nature. You will work closely with hiring managers and HR partners in a consultative role to understand staffing needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and ensure seamless and positive candidate experience. This role will require going into the Austin TX office once a week.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and qualifications.
• Utilize data and up-to-date market insights to advice on market realities or alternatives.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies within a variety of channels.
• Conduct thorough screening and assessment of candidates to ensure alignment with our client's requirements, culture, and values.
• Guide the manager and candidate through the interview phases, ensuring a robust and effective assessment process for our client and a smooth and engaging experience for the candidate.
• Artfully manage offers and negotiations, finding a successful outcome for both parties.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, growing the future pipeline.

The Experience You Have:

• 6+ years of experience as a full life cycle Recruiter
• 3+ years of experience working on technical positions
• Experience has a consultative advisor, driving the recruitment process and outcomes.
• Experience hiring senior individual contributor roles through Director level
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and other HR software.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience

The Skills You Have:

• Strong sourcing techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility with hiring managers and candidates.
• Influencing and negotiation skills