Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Fortrea•Durham, CA

1d•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
Full proficiency with applicant tracking systems
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
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
Experience with Kenexa BrassRing a plus

Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned business unit
Advises business leaders and hiring managers on labor market information/trends
Researches and evaluates the external marketplace for competitive practices and process improvements
Provides guidance on RTA (e.g., Employee Referral Program (ERP), relocation, social media recruitment, conferences, and events)
Develops recruitment plans based on clients’ talent management strategy
Influences business leaders and HR Partners in prioritizing roles or markets
Participates in recruitment planning discussions
Delivers Quarterly Reviews for client, including metrics/stats, industry updates, and talent market analysis
Executes recruiting process (sourcing, interviewing, selection)
Builds open communication with supervisors and managers to determine recruiting needs
Assesses talent availability in internal and external talent markets
Develops recruiting plans and strategies
Collaborates with recruitment team on recruitment plans and deploys branding/marketing activities
Participates in special recruiting initiatives and recruitment events
Develops offer packages
Ensures all pre-employment screening is complete
Trains and orients supervisors and employees on recruiting procedures, interviewing skills, and applicable laws
Communicates recruiting initiatives to business unit HR, employees, and hiring managers
Maintains applicant tracking system (ATS) data