Consultant, Talent Acquisition

Skyelia•Paramus, NJ

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Consultant will support the company’s hiring needs by managing full-cycle recruitment across various organizational functions. The role partners with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire qualified talent while providing an efficient, positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment. This is a part-time contractor position of approximately 20 hours per week, generally around four hours per day. The expected arrangement is hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the office and two days remote. Specific workdays and working times are flexible. The position reports to Human Resources Leadership and supports corporate, commercial, scientific, and technical functions.

Requirements

Three to five years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience, with stable tenure and relevant experience in the current or most recent organization.
Recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
In-house (corporate) recruiting experience; candidates whose experience is mainly at recruitment or staffing firms will not be considered.
Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and working directly with hiring managers.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
No frequent job changes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Biotechnology or life sciences recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
Support recruitment across corporate, commercial, scientific, and technical functions.
Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.
Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Assist with offer development, background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment activities.
Provide regular recruitment updates and assist with hiring metrics tracking and reporting.
Support talent acquisition initiatives, including internship programs, employer branding, and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.