TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.
Join Our Team as a HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist (0.5 FTE) - (hybrid in Winterthur, Switzerland).
About this role
As part of our Global HR and Talent Acquisition team you will working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.
The HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment and search process within a defined geographic region and/or assigned business areas/accounts. You will act as a consultative business partner, supporting recruiting/hiring managers both internally and externally in the management and timely delivery of their hiring needs. HR transactional duties will also be included.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take responsibility and manage assigned parts of the recruitment process, including compiling job specification/ requirement profile; posting adverts and driving sourcing channels; initial screening and selection of candidates; candidate competency interviews and assessment; candidate recommendation; creating offers, presentation and negotiation
* Proactively search, identify and engage target candidates for open vacancies using a variety of sourcing channels as required; maintaining accurate candidate and project records in the recruiting database
* Proactively build and maintain the candidate database with target profiles and ensure a healthy candidate pipeline aligned to business and client need
* Ensure compliant and timely update, maintenance and use of the recruitment database.
* Proactively manage personal workload and available capacity to ensure on-time project delivery and collaborative support across the talent acquisition team
* Facilitate the preparedness of TFS colleagues in attending client meetings; collate, prepare and present recruitment information, data and activity summaries; attend client meetings as required
* Maintain regular contact and rapport with internal and external hiring managers, demonstrating a sense of urgency but not at the expense of quality
* Monitor and share competitor recruitment activity
* Attend agreed industry events and trade shows to develop TFS corporate brand awareness and employee value proposition to attract and engage target candidate profiles
* Maintain contact and manage relationships with external recruitment partners when needed.
* Collaborate with other HR and TA Specialists by sharing market updates, client updates and providing handover when needed.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant qualifications
* Minimum 3 years of relevant recruiting experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Life Science industry and recruiting experience (in-house or agency) is ideal.
* Full lifecycle recruiting experience is preferred
* Prior HR experience is preferred
* Awareness of staff leasing legislation (AVV and GV-AVG)
* Strong organisational and time management skills; ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); ability to engage and manage key stakeholders
* Demonstrable commercial awareness and understanding of personal impact on business goals
* Customer and quality focus
* Ability to handle highly confidential information with complete discretion
* Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English and German; other languages are an advantage
What We Offer
We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients
A Bit More About Us
Our journey began over 29 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 800 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.
Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
Together we make a difference.