Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pinnaql, Inc.; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnaql, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment for life sciences consulting teams. You will partner with sales and HR to finalize hiring demands, craft job descriptions, manage ATS requisitions, post openings, and source top candidates.

Fluency in English and Spanish, strong communication, and proficiency with ATS and MS Office are essential. Join a purpose-driven team shaping healthcare and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience managing all phases of recruitment and hiring.
• At least 3 years recruiting in life sciences manufacturing (pharma, devices, biotech).
• Experience recruiting hourly professional consulting positions.
• Strong professionalism, discretion and ability to handle confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Handle hiring requests with Sales to finalize demands, JDs and timelines.
• Develop Job Descriptions aligned with HR policies.
• Enter requisitions into ATS and manage postings on LinkedIn and other sites.
• Source passive/active candidates and approach openings.
• Conduct phone screens, schedule interviews, assign tests, and coordinate assessments.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring process and candidate experience.
• Communicate offers, negotiate when needed, and update newcomer records.
• Maintain candidate communications and provide timely status updates.
• Advertise openings and participate in job fairs to build talent pools.
• Track TA metrics and produce weekly/monthly/quarterly reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organization skills

Pro-active attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

SharePoint

Clear Company

Job description

Pinnaql is a trusted consulting partner to regulated life sciences companies, providing deep technical, validation, and quality expertise across every stage of the product lifecycle. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations to navigate complexity, accelerate project timelines, and maintain a strong state of compliance and audit readiness.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

• Handle hiring requests including:
• Collecting the hiring demands: Working alongside the Sales Department to finalize the hiring demands & JDs as well as fulfillment timeline.
• Job Description: Develop Job Descriptions in line with Human Resources
• Requisitions: Manage requisition entry into Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Job Postings: Post jobs via LinkedIn and other career sites
• ATS: Manage and update ATS as the source of truth for the talent acquisition process
• Sourcing: Search for passive and active candidates and approach for the right opening jobs.
• Selection: phone interview, schedule interview, assign technical test, joining interview, prepare candidate assessment form, etc.
• Hiring Process: In conjunction with Human Resources, collaborate on the hiring process & progress to ensure good candidate experience.
• Offer: communicate verbal offer and collaborate with Human resources to prepare the offer, call the candidate to discuss the offer and relevant information, be prepared to negotiate during the process, if necessary, follow up with the candidate until the final decision is made, and update newcomer information on the portal.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout their candidacy process. Deliver updates including but not limited to rejection notification.
• Advertise jobs openings to attract candidates.
• Participate in job fairs to maintain a robust pool of candidates.
• Manage and exceed Talent Acquisition metrics and expectations developing relevant reports: weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Proactively build passive candidate pipeline to enlarge the Talent Pool.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, related degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.
• At least 3 years of experience recruiting for the life sciences manufacturing industry (Pharma, Medical Devices or Biotechnology).
• At least 3 years of experience recruiting hourly professional consulting positions.
• At least 3 years of experience working with Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Outlook and Share Point.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably Clear Company.
• A high level of professionalism and discretion, this role will be have access to confidential employee data.
• A genuinely pro-active and helpful attitude, with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to details.
• Initiative and confidence to work autonomously when required.
• Ability to handle and effectively prioritize a diverse and changing workload.
• Strong communication skills with ability to speak to a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, company leadership, sales, and operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes.
• Organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.

At Pinnaql, people always come first. We believe that when you’re empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.

Pinnaql is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.