Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Fortrea•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Fortrea's Talent Acquisition Team! We are hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, this role is hybrid (1-2 days per week) based out of our Durham, NC office. Summary of Responsibilities: Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned business unit: As the RTA partner to a specific business unit understands the business strategy and key enablers, including talent. Advises business leaders and hiring managers on labor market information/trends and how such trends impact talent acquisition for their business. Continually research and evaluate the external marketplace to maintain an ongoing awareness of competitive practices and leverage best practice methods and process improvements. SME for assigned business area(s) for RTA (e.g., Employee Referral Program (ERP), relocation, social media recruitment, conferences, and events) and provide guidance on SME to the RTA organization and clients. In-depth knowledge and understanding of Fortrea global structure to integrate information and trends from the recruiter’s own and other areas to develop more comprehensive approaches to acquiring needed talent. Develops recruitment plans based on clients’ talent management strategy: Influences business leaders and HR Partners in prioritizing roles or markets for increased focus Participates in recruitment planning discussions with business and HR Partners. Delivers Quarterly Reviews for client: Prepare metrics/stats, industry updates, state of the talent market and competitive landscape. Executes recruiting process with hiring manager (sourcing, interviewing and selection) to drive effective and efficient talent acquisition for Fortrea. Builds/establishes open communication with supervisors and managers to determine recruiting needs, assess talent availability in the internal and external talent markets, and develop recruiting plans and strategies. Collaborates with recruitment team on the creation of recruitment plans and deploys branding/marketing activities for assigned job families. Participates in special recruiting initiatives including recruitment events. Develops offer packages, working with hiring manager and business unit HR as appropriate to ensure competitive offers to attract the needed talent. Ensures all pre-employment screening is complete and candidate is cleared for hire. Trains and orientates supervisors and employees with respect to recruiting procedures, effective interviewing skills, and applicable laws. Communicates recruiting initiatives to business unit HR, employees and hiring managers. Maintains applicant tracking system (ATS) data on recruitment activity as required by local laws and regulations. Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or country equivalent) or at least 4 years of relevant work experience as a recruiter (in lieu of degree).
Extensive knowledge of Human Resources practices, laws, and regulations in geographic areas of operation governing recruitment.
Expert client and candidate relationship management skills; proven ability to interact and build relationships with candidates and all levels of the organization (including senior management).
Expert and utilization knowledge of sourcing methodologies, tools, and media.
Ability to work with team members and hiring managers in a “virtual” setting.
Ability to think and make decisions autonomously with limited supervision.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritize a high volume of requisitions while managing multiple projects across diverse position types and/or client groups.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office: Outlook (intermediate), Word (basic), Excel (intermediate), PowerPoint (intermediate)
At least 7 years of related experience in a recruiting role within a search consultancy, Recruitment Outsource Provider, or in-house recruitment team.
Targeted Selection Interview (TSI) certified in interviewing and assessment.
Demonstrated success in sourcing positions globally at all levels (meeting key performance indicators for recruiting on a consistent basis).
Knowledge of skills and abilities required for different roles (CRA's) in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
Ability to understand the talent needs of hiring managers when opening a requisition.
Ability to provide value adding recruiting related advice to hiring managers and influence talent decisions.
Experience completing competitive analysis to understand hiring needs and recruiting practices of talent competitors.
Track record for successfully identifying, qualifying and closing exceptional candidates.
Knowledge of general business fundamentals, models, finance, and management principles.
Experience making recommendations to hiring managers based on how positions create value to the business.

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors for degree include Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration/Management, Psychology.

Responsibilities

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned business units, understanding business strategy and talent needs.
Advise business leaders and hiring managers on labor market information and trends.
Research and evaluate the external marketplace for competitive practices and process improvements.
Provide guidance on RTA (e.g., Employee Referral Program, relocation, social media recruitment, conferences, and events).
Develop recruitment plans based on clients’ talent management strategy.
Influence business leaders and HR Partners in prioritizing roles or markets.
Participate in recruitment planning discussions.
Deliver Quarterly Reviews for clients, including metrics, industry updates, and talent market analysis.
Execute the recruiting process (sourcing, interviewing, selection) to drive effective talent acquisition.
Build open communication with supervisors and managers to determine recruiting needs and develop strategies.
Collaborate with the recruitment team on recruitment plans and deploy branding/marketing activities.
Participate in special recruiting initiatives and recruitment events.
Develop offer packages to attract talent.
Ensure all pre-employment screening is complete and candidates are cleared for hire.
Train supervisors and employees on recruiting procedures, interviewing skills, and applicable laws.
Communicate recruiting initiatives to business unit HR, employees, and hiring managers.
Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) data.
Perform other duties as assigned.