Talent Acquisition Specialist Commercial temporary position based in Maidenhead

We are looking to recruit an experienced recruiter on a temporary basis of c.6 months to be based in our UK HQ in Maidenhead supporting commercial and corporate roles with a significant focus on sales positions across various divisions.

As aTalent Acquisition Specialist you will partner closely with hiring teams and Business HR driving full-cycle recruiting efforts from intake session through to offer negotiation and hire.

Responsibilities will include:

• Full cycle recruiting from the requirement definition through offer negotiation and hiring using Abbotts ATS and CRM.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that leverage the use of cost-effective recruiting channels such as the Abbott careers page job boards social media postsapplicant tracking systemdata sources referral programs virtual job fairs etc.

• Ensuring structured/competency-based interview process is followed for each hiring requirement.

• Ensuring ATS (Workday) is maintained providing reporting as and when required.

• Providing strategic market data and market research.

• Identifying and resolving issues pro-actively.

• Collaborating closely with Key Internal Stakeholders these include first-line hiring manager Business HR TA colleagues HR practice centres HR service centres.

Critical capabilities:

• Support the operational hiring strategy and drive through established actions outcomes that yield tangible recruiting results.

• Act as a trusted talent advisor by building credibility with hiring managers candidates and within the wider Talent Acquisition team. Alongside successful placements develop a deep knowledge of the labour marketplace and Abbott business and job functions. Actively influence candidates to join Abbott - strong direct sourcing is required.

• Take accountability for the hiring plan timeline and deliverables and make informed decisions throughout the recruiting process.

• Support and embrace application or process change initiatives.

• Demonstrate skills in reporting and presenting data using Abbott systems and MS suite. Attend TA training proactively ask for support when needed and network with senior TA team members to learn new skills.

• Support in-country and in-division TA projects.

• Endurance and resilience: Problem-solve through set-backs and adapt to changes in direction.

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent experience.

• Proven commercial recruiting experience ideally a combination of agency and in-house with a strong drive for direct sourcing via tools and networks.

• Ideally prior experience within the healthcare/medical devices landscape with a track record of supporting sales positions.

• Experience delivering meaningful candidate slates to hiring managers whilst operating in a fast paced and high-volume environment.

• Interview and assessment skills to assess candidates business capabilities technical background and key behaviours.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills able to build professional relations across all levels of the business including senior leaders and HR.

• Strong work ethic motivated to deliver best in class recruitment and ensure candidate and hiring manager satisfaction and able to work autonomously.

• Professional accountable and collaborative team player.

What we will give you:

• Opportunity to work with a leading global organisation Abbott has been named one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine every year since 1984.

• Competitive compensation.

• Thorough on-boarding and ongoing support up-skilling/training in the Abbott suite of Talent Acquisition Tools.

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