Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Veg Group; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist I for on-site work in Guaynabo, PR. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, create job descriptions, post openings, and coordinate interviews with HR to ensure a smooth candidate experience.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in recruiting, strong English/Spanish communication, and proficiency with ATS tools and MS Office. The role demands professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years recruiting lifecycle experience, ideally in life sciences.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook and SharePoint.
• Strong professionalism and discretion with confidential data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Handle hiring requests with the Sales Department and finalize JDs and timelines.
• Develop job descriptions aligned with HR policies and create requisitions in ATS.
• Post jobs on LinkedIn and other sites; manage ATS entries and updates.
• Source passive and active candidates; coordinate interviews and assessments.
• Guide hiring process with HR; prepare offer totals and negotiate when needed.
• Maintain candidate updates and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Participate in job fairs and maintain a robust candidate pipeline.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relations

Candidate screening

Interview coordination

Time management

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

SharePoint

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

ClearCompany

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG), a Pinnaql Company, is a leading professional services firm that provides engineering and regulatory compliance solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

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

• Talent Acquisition Specialist I
  • This is an on-site position at Guaynabo, PR.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.