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Consultant, Talent Acquisition

Location
Paramus, NJ · Hybrid
Compensation
$75/hr
Job type
Contract
Experience
Mid-senior
Industry
Pharmaceuticals

About the role

Summary of Position

  • The Talent Acquisition Consultant will support the company's hiring needs by managing full-cycle recruitment across various functions within the organization.
  • This individual will partner with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire qualified talent while ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience.
  • The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer coordination.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
  • Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
  • Support recruitment across corporate, commercial, scientific, and technical functions.
  • Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.
  • Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Assist with offer development, background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment activities.
  • Provide regular recruitment updates and assist with tracking hiring metrics and reporting.
  • Support talent acquisition initiatives, including internship programs, employer branding, and process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Additional Information

  • Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Hybrid — approximately 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote.
  • Shift or schedule requirements: Part-time contractor role, approximately 20 hours per week, generally 4 hours per day, with flexibility regarding specific workdays and working times.
  • Reporting context: Reports to Human Resources Leadership. Supports recruitment across corporate, commercial, scientific, and technical functions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences recruiting experience.
  • Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and working directly with hiring managers.
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities independently.
  • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must-haves

Must Have

  • Recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • In-house (corporate) recruiting experience.
  • Full-cycle recruitment, working directly with hiring managers.
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools, such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

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