Consultant, Talent Acquisition

YK Solutions•Paramus, NJ

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Consultant will support the company's hiring needs by managing full-cycle recruitment across various functions in a pharmaceutical company. The role partners with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire qualified talent while ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment. This is a part-time contract role of approximately 20 hours per week, generally about four hours per day. The preferred schedule is three days in the office and two remote, with flexibility in days and times. The position reports to Human Resources Leadership.

Requirements

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 with full-cycle recruitment and working directly with hiring managers.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
Three to five years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience, with stable tenure.
Relevant recruiting experience in the current or most recent organization, with no frequent job changes.
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities independently.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Pharmaceutical, 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 through 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 within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Assist with offer development, background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment activities.
Provide regular recruitment updates and assist with tracking hiring metrics and reporting.
Support talent acquisition initiatives, including internship programs, employer branding, and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.