(Senior) Talent Acquisition Specialist

Compass Pathways•New York, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a (Senior) Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be working on a range of requisition, from entry-level to senior, technical and scientific roles within our R&D teams across the US and UK. You’ll support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, from job scoping and sourcing to selection, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and accurate data in our ATS. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of Compass’s mission and research focus, enabling you to attract and engage top-tier talent who align with our purpose and values.

Requirements

An education in STEM, Human Resources or Business Management is a preferred, however equivalent relevant work experience would be considered
Significant recruitment experience gained in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in-house and supporting commercial teams
Proven success hiring for niche and scientific hires in the US or UK
Excellent candidate management and overall communication skills in English (written and oral)
Effective collaborator with the rest of the organisation, across Commercial, R&D and G&A
Builds positive relationships with colleagues and candidates; empathetic and service-oriented
Organised, adaptable, flexible and able to solve problems in a dynamic and international environment (working across time zones)
Strong work ethic, transparency, accountability and a sense of urgency
A genuine desire to ensure we hire in the best talent
Aligned to our company values of Compassion, Boldness, Rigour and Inclusion

Responsibilities

Manage candidates and requisitions through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensuring system data accuracy and process integrity
Support and guide internal stakeholders through our recruitment processes
Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout their entire experience, keeping them informed, engaged, and supported
Support hiring managers with the creation of job descriptions
Lead hiring intake meetings with hiring managers to confirm the search criteria, set up the interview process, and agree on timelines
Post job adverts that comply with our internal guidelines, on relevant websites
Review and assess direct applicants, with the ability to identify individuals relevant for the current role and future growth within Compass
Proactive sourcing, involving searches (including AI-based tools), building and using networks and direct marketing strategies
Conduct screening interviews for non-scientific and scientific roles
Work on offer details with hiring manager and process offer approvals
Collaborate with the People Operations team to ensure a smooth handover from offer acceptance to onboarding
Support with talent acquisition administration and coordination
Be a Compass ambassador, representing our company, our values and vision