Talent Acquisition Coordinator (contract position)

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) and wellness programs

Job summary

Centessa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Coordinator (contract) to support our TA team. You will schedule interviews, manage candidate communications, and maintain recruitment data in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years HR/recruiting experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with ATS tools. This remote US role offers a competitive hourly rate and access to benefits through Centessa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent).
• 2+ years experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company policies and laws.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ATS tools like Greenhouse/Workday/iCIMS.
• Experience coordinating recruitment in high-volume environments preferred.
• Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and coordinate logistics among candidates, managers, and panels.
• Communicate professionally with candidates to ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system and recruitment records.
• Post job openings to job boards and internal platforms.
• Assist HR with resume screening and candidate follow-up.
• Coordinate background and reference checks.
• Prepare and send offer letters and other hiring documents.
• Support onboarding activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Discretion/Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

Greenhouse

Workday

iCIMS

Job description

Description of Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive (contract) Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support our Talent Acquisition team. This role plays a key part in ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process by coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, and maintaining accurate recruitment data. The ideal candidate is very organized, has strong communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and coordinate logistics between candidates, hiring managers, and interview panels
• Communicate professionally with candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Maintain and update our applicant tracking system and recruitment records
• Post job openings to various job boards and internal platforms
• Assist HR Team with resume screening and candidate follow-up
• Coordinate background checks and reference checks
• Prepare and send offer letters and other hiring documents
• Support onboarding activities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 2+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and deadlines

Ability to manage confidential information with the utmost discretion while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday, iCIMS)

Prior experience coordinating recruitment in a high-volume or fast-paced environment strongly preferred

Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $35.00 to $50.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and job knowledge.

Contractors engaged through Centessa are employed through a third-party agency that serves as the employer of record and provides access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Eligible contractors may enroll in medical plans, including PPO and EPO options, as well as dental and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Additional perks, such as a 401(k), wellness programs, and other discounts, may also be available to eligible contractors.

Work Location

The Title role is a remote role based in the US.

POSITION

Temporary, non-exempt

EEOC Statement

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subdisary of Eli Lilly and Company believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Please note

We will not assign referral rights for any unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.