Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Work 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 source applicants for potential openings; maintain a pipeline of qualified individuals
- Conduct screening interviews to identify qualified candidates
- Provide meaningful feedback and recommendations on candidates to the Client Facing Recruiters
- Identify candidates for key positions, and develop 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
- Work with Talent Acquisition Business Partner’s to engage with Hiring Managers to gain a better understanding of the recruiting needs
Your Profile:
- 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
Rewards & Benefits
- 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