Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)

Job overview:

As a 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.

Location: Hybrid in our New York City, USA or home based on the East Coast, USA.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.

Duration: 6-month contract.

Roles and responsibilities

(Include but are not limited to):

• 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
• Deliver constructive feedback to candidates promptly and professionally during and after their process
• 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 process and 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-technical and technical roles
• Performing all the above whilst ensuring that all (personal) data is stored and used correctly
• Support with talent acquisition administration and coordination
• Collaborate with the People Operations team to ensure a smooth handover from offer acceptance to onboarding
• Be a Compass ambassador, representing our company, our values and vision accurately, whilst demonstrating a clear understanding of our current objectives

Candidate Profile:

• An education in STEM, Human Resources or Business Management is a preferred, however equivalent relevant work experience would be considered
• In-house experience ideal, especially at a biotech or pharmaceutical company, agency considered
• Proven success hiring for niche and technical hires in the US or UK, ideally for industry related roles
• Excellent candidate management and overall communication skills in English (written and oral)
• Strong multitasking abilities; manages several different recruitment processes simultaneously
• Effective collaborator with the rest of the organisation, across 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