Talent Acquisition Specialist II

Why Youll Love Working at Cook:

At Cook webelieve in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. As a global family-ownedcompany that has been improving patients lives since 1963werecommitted to doing business with integrity and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and by strong ethical standards and core values and we believe the best ideas come from creating solutions values every voice brings togetherinclusiveteams who collaborate well and encourages learning and innovation. When you join Cookyourenot just starting ajobyourebuilding a career with purpose in a company that invests in you.

What You Can Expect at Cook:

These are some ways we support our people across Cook:

• Meaningful work & strong values:Contribute to improving patient care globally in a company known for high ethical standards and integrity.
• Competitive rewards & security:Competitive performance-related compensation and benefits that support your health and financial wellbeing.
• Flexibility& time off:Paid time off holidays and hybrid or remote work options for manyjobs where possible.
• Growth&development:Learning opportunities educationalassistance and development programs to help you grow your skills and career.
• Wellbeing & community:Health and wellness initiatives social activities and community engagement that help you feel connected and supported.

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The Talent Acquisition Specialist IIis responsible formanaging full cycle recruitment with a concentrated focus on strategic sourcing pipeline development andrepresentingCook Medicals employer brand in the talent role partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract assess and hire top talent for complex senior and specialized positions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist II ensures all hiring practicescomply withCook global policies and applicable employment law while actively contributing to the developmentof Cooksinternal Talent Acquisition team.

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manages full-cycle recruiting for leadership professional technical and specialized roles - from intake through offer and onboarding.
• Partners with hiring managers to define role requirements candidate profiles hiring timelines and selection strategies.
• Advises hiring managers on market trends interviewing best practices candidate evaluation and compliant hiring decisions.
• Coordinates candidate interviews and extends verbal and written offers in partnership with HR leadership HR Business Partners and Compensation.
• Manages pre-employment background checks and other screening requirements per Cook Medical policy.

Strategic Sourcing Talent Attraction & Candidate Experience

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies to identify and attract qualified talent through direct sourcing referrals professional networks and talent communities.
• Builds and maintains talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and future hiring needs.
• Champions Cook Medicals brand and delivers a consistently positive candidate experience across all interactions sourcing activities and recruitment materials.
• Represents Cook Medical at career fairs networking events and university partnerships and contributes to recruitment marketing content to build brand awareness.

Process Excellence Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensures recruitment activities comply with Cook Medical policies and applicable employment laws and regulations including EEO ADA FLSA and OFCCP requirements.
• Maintains accurate candidate and requisition data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and leverages recruiting metrics including time-to-fill source of hire and pipeline conversion rates to inform hiring decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition processes tools training materials and best practices to drive consistency compliance and operational effectiveness.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration ora relatedfield or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of talent acquisition recruiting or closely related HR experience including demonstrated experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle proactive sourcing and candidate pipeline development.

Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities

• Experience recruiting in a regulated industry (medical device pharmaceutical manufacturing)stronglypreferred.
• Proficiencywith Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter Boolean search).
• Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws including EEO ADA OFCCP and FLSA.
• Demonstrated ability to build andmaintaincandidate pipelines for complex senior or niche roles.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability torepresentCook Medicals brand professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced regulated environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of compensation philosophy and pay structures preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical demands are typical of an office environment.
• May require occasional travel to Cook Medical sites for recruitment events career fairs or interviews.