Talent Acquisition Specialist

Avecia Pharma; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Avecia Pharma in Milford, MA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to assist the Talent Acquisition Manager in attracting, sourcing, and screening candidates for open roles. The role emphasizes initiating contact with qualified candidates, conducting phone screens and interviews, and coordinating offers with TA and compensation managers.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of HR recruitment experience, familiarity with applicant tracking systems, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• BA/BS in HR or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in recruitment.
• Experience with ATS preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiates contact with qualified candidates and provides pre-employment information.
• Reviews applications, conducts phone screens and interviews.
• Gathers feedback from hiring teams and maintains timely communication.
• Extends and negotiates offers in partnership with TA/Comp managers.
• Guides hiring managers on recruiting tools and processes.
• Sources candidates via various channels and networks.

Skills

BA/BS

Recruitment experience

HR coordination

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist works alongside the Talent Acquisition Manager to help attract, source, and screen candidates for open positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiates contact with qualified candidates and provides pre-employment information regarding job requirements, location, benefits, etc. for all temporary staffing needs as well as other entry level/mid-level requisitions.
• Reviews employment applications, resumes, and other credentials. Conducts phone screens, in-person interviews, and pre-employment assessments.
• Gather feedback from hiring teams to ensure prompt correspondence with candidates.
• Extends and negotiates offers of employment in partnership with the Talent Acquisition and Compensation managers.
• Provides guidance and expertise of Recruiting tools (ATS, Interview Guides, etc.) to hiring managers as needed
• Sources candidates through a variety of methods (job postings, employee referrals, job fairs, internet searches, public organizations, colleges & universities, networking, job boards, advertisements, etc.).
• Maintains frequent contact with candidates during and after the interview to ensure candidates receive timely feedback.

Required Skills/Abilities

• BA/BS plus 1-5 years of experience in an HR capacity with a focus on recruitment efforts
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems is preferred
• HR coordination experience is preferred

The annualized salary range for this role is between $77,000 - $95,000.