Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Waters Corporation is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support key recruitment activities in the US, particularly for scientific, engineering, and technical roles. Reporting to the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition, the specialist will support hiring managers through the full recruiting cycle, bringing insight, creativity, and current sourcing and recruiting techniques. The role calls for experience recruiting in life sciences or clinical diagnostics and will support Waters during a period of transformation. The position is based at either the Milford, Massachusetts, or New Castle, Delaware, site and follows a hybrid schedule, with three days onsite per week, Tuesday through Thursday. The role is part of a collaborative recruiting team focused on partnering with hiring managers and providing candidates with a positive experience.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of in-house recruiting experience, preferably in life sciences, pharma, biotech, or related fields.
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building skills focused on candidate and hiring manager experience.
- In-depth understanding of industry trends and talent markets.
- Ability to seek new sourcing options and develop creative approaches to sourcing and delivering top talent into the candidate pipeline.
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to adapt and manage through ambiguity.
- Strategic mindset and experience aligning recruitment with business goals.
- Proficiency with recruitment technologies, including ATS and CRM, and data analytics.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Analytical approach to decision-making using metrics and performance data.
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting in the IVD or diagnostics industry is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
- Lead sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer processes for open positions in assigned business areas.
- Develop a thorough understanding of job responsibilities and the competencies, skills, and knowledge required of successful applicants.
- Communicate clearly, persuasively, and empathetically with stakeholders at all levels.
- Use industry knowledge to advise on market trends, talent availability, and competitive insights.
- Identify and implement position-specific sourcing strategies through research and varied resources to build talent pipelines.
- Apply data-driven insights to refine sourcing, screening, and engagement strategies.
- Adapt to changing priorities and navigate challenges with resilience and agility.
- Align talent acquisition strategies with long-term business objectives.
- Use ATS, CRM, and analytics tools to manage requisitions and track performance.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
- Advocate for candidate experience and pursue continuous improvement.
- Prioritize tasks and manage multiple requisitions efficiently to meet deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
