Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG), a Pinnaql Company, is a leading professional services firm that provides engineering and regulatory compliance solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Talent Acquisition Specialist I
  • This is an on-site position at Guaynabo, PR.

Description:

• Handle hiring requests including:
  • Collecting the hiring demands: Working alongside the Sales Department to finalize the hiring demands & JDs as well as fulfillment timeline.
  • Job Description: Develop Job Descriptions in line with Human Resources
  • Requisitions: Manage requisition entry into Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Job Postings: Post jobs via LinkedIn and other career sites
  • ATS: Manage and update ATS as the source of truth for the talent acquisition process
  • Sourcing: Search for passive and active candidates and approach for the right opening jobs.
  • Selection: phone interview, schedule interview, assign technical test, joining interview, prepare candidate assessment form, etc.
  • Hiring Process: In conjunction with Human Resources, collaborate on the hiring process & progress to ensure good candidate experience.
  • Offer: communicate verbal offer and collaborate with Human resources to prepare the offer, call the candidate to discuss the offer and relevant information, be prepared to negotiate during the process, if necessary, follow up with the candidate until the final decision is made, and update newcomer information on the portal.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout their candidacy process. Deliver updates including but not limited to rejection notification.
• Advertise jobs openings to attract candidates.
• Participate in job fairs to maintain a robust pool of candidates.
• Manage and exceed Talent Acquisition metrics and expectations developing relevant reports: weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Proactively build passive candidate pipeline to enlarge the Talent Pool.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, related degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.
• At least 3 years of experience recruiting for the life sciences manufacturing industry (Pharma, Medical Devices or Biotechnology).
• At least 3 years of experience recruiting hourly professional consulting positions.
• At least 3 years of experience working with Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Outlook and Share Point.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably Clear Company.
• A high level of professionalism and discretion, this role will be have access to confidential employee data.
• A genuinely pro-active and helpful attitude, with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to details.
• Initiative and confidence to work autonomously when required.
• Ability to handle and effectively prioritize a diverse and changing workload.
• Strong communication skills with ability to speak to a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, company leadership, sales, and operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes.
• Organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.