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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Recruitment Specialist

IQVIA Shanghai, China senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support the continuous improvement of the staffing function through development and implementation of staffing programs in an assigned business unit/department, primarily in one geography.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with management in assigned service areas, business units or departments to source, select and hire qualified candidates to fill vacant positions using cost-effective techniques and in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes.
  • Provide guidance and direction to more junior members of the staffing team.
  • Write job postings to post and advertise positions.
  • Review applications and conduct interviews to obtain information regarding applicant's work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
  • Create and coordinate job advertising in various media.
  • Attend job fairs and develop and maintain contacts with colleges, universities, alumni groups, and other organizations to identify potential applicants.
  • Work with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates.
  • Utilize Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
  • Create partnerships with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, and temporary agencies.
  • With guidance, provide coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management to effectively support staffing goals.
  • Meet with functional business leaders and executive management, as required, to discuss and establish staffing objectives and ensure they are achieved.
  • Assist with training line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required.
  • Assist with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance.
  • Support a diverse workforce and comply with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures, particularly for applicant tracking.
  • Keep abreast of market trends and demands impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates; coordinate with the compensation team on salary offer considerations and equity concerns.
  • Ensure the provision of timely employee-related information to management teams as necessary.
  • May be responsible for meeting established financial targets and assisting with business development activities depending on business line.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree and above
  • 3 – 5 years of experience within a recruitment function as a headhunter or combination of recruiter and headhunting experience; familiar with IQVIA business is a strong plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Strong learning agility and good ability to work in a matrix environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • IQVIA business
  • headhunting

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