Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - DIGITAL

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - DIGITAL Req ID #:  82017 Location: 

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 US At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

Job Summary

The Digital Recruiter will coordinate and drive all activities that are part of the candidate experience. Starting with developing creative sourcing strategies using an appropriate combination of direct sourcing, networking and employer branding, to being the CRL Evangelist in the local community. The Recruiter will guide candidates through the full recruiting process and give them an exciting experience. Eventually the Digital Recruiter will also take ownership of the overall employee experience and shape learning and performance management, define policies to increase diversity and inclusion initiatives and increase employee engagement. Responsibilities •    Provide perspective on industry, competitive talent landscape, growth ability and distinctive attributes 

•    Remain current on external talent pools, talent personas, salary levels and other trends 

•    Act as community member through hackathons, meetups, conferences and manage from A to Z 

•    Identify, communicate and embody a clear and distinctive value proposition and a digital talent “go-to-market” strategy that evolves as the market changes Redesign processes with the candidate at the center 

•    Build scalable talent management framework with consistent candidate and employee experience

•    Ensure structured interview process is widely adopted and communicated 

•    Gather candidate and employee experience feedback 

•    Be the employer brand representative in the community and the person of trust for the team

  Job Qualifications A minimum of 8 years related experience in recruiting with at least 5 years in a corporate (not agency) environment. Experience in the life sciences industry is a preferred. Domain Expertise Past experience as a Digital Recruiter, preferably in a digital native environment. A keen interest in the tech industry, and savvy enough to “talk shop” with digital talent. Experience working in a fast-paced recruiting environment with the ability to take initiative with little direction. Deep understanding of digital Talent Management strategies and familiar with sourcing on digital platforms like Github, BehanceWorked with an ATS in a high volume and detail-oriented environment. Agile/Digital Experience Strong understanding of Agile ways of working Experience as a Recruiter in a cross-functional People team would be nice. Individual Skills Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align organization on decisions Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simplyUtilizes team collaboration to create innovative solutions efficiently Mindset & Behaviors A burning desire to continuously improve the way we hire, and eager to discover cool start-ups who are trying to improve the candidate experience Wants to unleash inner self-starter and work in an environment that fosters entrepreneurial minds Believes in culture of brutal transparency and trust Open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge skillset Aligned to company values

OTHER SHRM Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) is a plus. Ability to multi-task in fast paced changing environment. Skilled at planning and prioritizing work activities; able to easily adapt as goals, priorities, and role responsibilities may change. Proficiency in using IT staffing tools (i.e. ATS, internet job boards, networking and social media). Demonstrated experience working with all levels of executives and management. Must have strong interviewing and closing skills, with professional training in behavioral-based interviewing techniques. Self-motivated with ability to operate independently, work proactively, and achieve optimal results. Ability to work in independently and prioritize heavy work load in fast paced environment. Proven track record of establishing innovative recruiting initiatives. Solid presentation skills to HR business partners and hiring managers regarding identified and needed recruitment strategies. Ability to partner with human resources business partner for present/future staffing needs. Ability to identify and resolve complex problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high level of interpersonal skills. Other: Effective communication and supervisory skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)

About Corporate Functions

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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