Talent Sourcing Recruiter - Contract

UNKNOWN; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation seeking a Talent Sourcing Recruiter on a contract basis to build robust talent pipelines for critical roles. You will proactively identify and engage candidates to support ICON’s growth in the United States and Canada.

You will network through external portals, maintain candidate databases, and collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Business Partners to post roles and shape recruitment strategies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with Talent Acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting passive candidates in competitive US/Canada markets.
• Knowledge of recruitment databases and external job portals.
• Ability to screen external candidates and provide interview notes.

Responsibilities

• Focus on sourcing and hunting for talent for internal roles.
• Source external candidates for USA and Canada to meet job requirements.
• Develop networks through portals, journals, social media and the internet.
• Maintain candidate databases and applicant-tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Business Partners to plan recruitment strategies.

Skills

Sourcing

Candidate screening

Passive candidate recruitment

ATS knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Talent Sourcing Recruiter (Contract)

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

We are currently seeking a Talent Sourcing Recruiter - Contract to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Talent Sourcing Recruiter at ICON, you will focus on building strong talent pipelines for critical roles, proactively identifying and engaging candidates to support ICON’s growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Your favorite part of the recruitment process is to focus on sourcing and hunting for talent.
• Responsible for the successful sourcing of external candidates to support internal job requirements in the United States and Canada.
• Develop external networks through web-based portals.
• Fully utilize and maintain candidate databases and systems.
• Works with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner’s to develop business and staffing requirements, recruitment strategies, and tactics.
• Networking through technical journals, publications, social media and the internet.
• Client mapping in order to network and build on an existing database.
• Continuously sources applicants for potential openings; maintain a pipeline of qualified individuals.
• Conducts screening interviews to identify qualified candidates.
• Provides meaningful feedback and recommendations on candidates to the Client Facing Recruiters.
• Identifies candidates for key positions, and develops the relationship required to effectively recruit for current or future positions.
• The Sourcing Recruiter will work in conjunction with Talent Acquisition Business Partner’s to post open positions and publicize the role within social media forums, job boards, universities or other channels.
• Works with Talent Acquisition Business Partner’s to engage with Hiring Managers to gain a better understanding of the recruiting needs.

Your Profile

• You are a Talent Scout and your favorite part of the recruitment process is sourcing and hunting for talent.
• Undergraduate degree with experience as a Sourcing Recruiter on a Talent Acquisition team or comparable experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of roles within ICON and the ability to communicate these effectively with external candidates.
• Previous experience recruiting passive candidates in highly competitive markets in the United States and Canada required.
• Proven ability to identify suitable candidates and match them to open positions in the USA and Canada.
• Has knowledge of recruitment databases, applicant tracking systems and external job websites.
• Demonstrates the ability to screen external candidates effectively and provide interview notes.
• Experience in the clinical research, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry in a senior recruitment capacity is preferred.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.