Talent Sourcing Recruiter - Contract

ICON; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

LifeWorks EAP

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation seeking a Talent Sourcing Recruiter (Contract) to build strong talent pipelines for critical roles in the United States and Canada. You will proactively identify and engage external candidates, maintain databases, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition partners and Hiring Managers to shape recruiting strategies.

The role emphasizes sourcing expertise, candidate screening, and network expansion through portals, journals,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with experience as a Sourcing Recruiter on a Talent Acquisition team.
• Experience recruiting passive candidates in highly competitive markets in the USA and Canada.
• Knowledge of recruitment databases, ATS and external job websites.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and hunting for talent to build strong pipelines.
• Source candidates for internal job requirements in the United States and Canada.
• Develop external networks through web-based portals and social channels.
• Maintain candidate databases and systems; post positions with Talent Acquisition partners.
• Screen external candidates and provide interview notes to recruiters.
• Engage Hiring Managers to understand recruiting needs and strategies.

Skills

Sourcing Recruiter

Passive candidate sourcing

ATS experience

Candidate screening

Networking & channels

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruitment databases

Job boards & portals

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.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request