Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Job ID: 1902

Ascendis Pharma•Princeton, NJ

21d•$35 - $40

About The Position

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills. Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for the timely and efficient support of the day-to-day Talent Acquisition operations, from recruitment through the initial onboarding process. In addition, will participate in special projects and liaise with other functional groups. At all times, this position strives to provide the best customer experience, both internally and externally, that creates a positive impression of Ascendis.

Requirements

Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Effective time management and prioritization skills with a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Detail-oriented, high level of accuracy in work product, with exemplary relational, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization both within HR and throughout the company, including with external parties.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Highly flexible and motivated with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting; must have strong collaboration skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Working knowledge in compliance with HR procedures and training requirements for new and continuing associates, understanding includes both Federal state-related employment compliance.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Demonstrated success track record of working in a fast-paced setting that includes supporting multiple individuals.
Strong Microsoft Office and general computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Prior Human Resources or Recruiting support experience a strong plus & preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the TA team to best organize and effectively support the day-to-day administrative operations of the Talent Acquisition team, primarily for the US Business Unit and Global functions located in Princeton, NJ; from the initial job opening through the recruitment process.
Coordinate interview schedules with candidates and internal interview teams where there is no EA/AA support, considering the dynamics of the organization/team/individuals as well as priorities.
Evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the candidate and hiring manager experience.
Maintain strong, open, timely communication and coordination with the candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters, as well as any other key stakeholders.
Directing approved vendors to follow submission process (sending applicant link to candidates when needed) to ensure EEO compliance.
Assist candidates with EEOC application link, where necessary.
Editing current or publishing new positions when positions come through as approved – requisition tracking with TA.
Sending screening questions to new applicants and candidates to quickly disqualify those not in range etc. and then identifying with TA those to schedule (with manager, TA, or other).
Help with collection and filing of candidate confidentiality documents, where appropriate.
Editing current or publishing new positions when positions come through as approved – requisition tracking with TA.
Updating special cases tracker for HR & Finance with fees and referrals
Assist with metrics reporting
Draft offer letters per details provided
Conduct reference checks where necessary.
Support TA & Global/Local HR projects and deliverables for various initiatives.
HR related tasks include, but not limited to: BLS survey submissions, job description audits, training audits and completions (i.e., Harassment)