Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description
Job Title:
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department:
Human Resources
Company:
WEP Clinical
Location:
Hybrid - Chiswick Tower, London, England
Do you dream of being part of a team that brings hope to those who need it most? Are you searching for a career that challenges you and allows you to grow as a professional? At WEP Clinical, we are expanding, and the opportunities for personal and professional development are endless. Our team is committed to providing patients with early access to life-changing medicine every day. We encourage our team to bring their most creative and innovative ideas. Join us today and discover the incredible impact you can make!
The Human Resources department seeks a talented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at WEP Clinical, you will assume a pivotal leadership role in the organisation's recruitment function for the EMEA region. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute strategic initiatives aimed at attracting top talent, enhancing retention, and elevating the company's employer brand.
This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact our organization's talent acquisition efforts while contributing to various HR initiatives.
What You'll Do:
Develop and implement a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with business objectives and leverages market insights, trends, and best practices.
Ensure a positive candidate experience by overseeing the entire recruitment process, including job posting, screening, negotiating offers, and onboarding.
Collaborate closely with leadership and department heads to understand talent needs, anticipate future staffing requirements, and align recruitment efforts with business priorities
Develop and implement retention strategies with HR and department heads to increase employee satisfaction and loyalty while reducing turnover.
Coach and train hiring managers on recruitment processes, including effective candidate evaluation, interview technique and selection criteria to enhance their ability to attract and retain top talent.
Create compelling employer branding content for various channels, including social media, career websites, and recruitment campaigns, to showcase the company culture and values and enhance the organisation's reputation as an employer of choice.
Proactively source and engage candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, career fairs, networking events, and employee referrals, to build a robust talent pipeline.
Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks, to identify the best-fit candidates for open positions.
Enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and improve candidate experience with streamlined recruitment processes.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment.
Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent acquisition and recruitment to drive innovation and best-in-class practices.
Ensure alignment with organisational values, service standards, and performance expectations while managing relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and partners.
Develop compelling job advertisements to attract top-tier candidates.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor’s degree (in Business, Human Resources, or Communication field preferred)
Proven experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources roles
Experience in Clinical Research, CRO and/or Pharmaceutical preferred but necessary
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (we use BambooHR)
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a member of the team
Pro-active and solutions-driven, with the ability to meet multiple tasks and deadlines with a high level of accuracy
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office
What We Offer:
At WEP Clinical, we value our employees and believe that they are our greatest asset. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to share their ideas and work together to achieve our mission of delivering treatment to patients. Additionally, you will receive:
Competitive salary and benefits package including comprehensive health insurance, discretionary annual bonuses, personal development allowance, pension schemes, summer hours, company socials and more!
Opportunity to work in a small but dynamic team environment
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working from home and our UK headquarters in Chiswick Tower, London.
More About Us:
WEP Clinical is a specialist services company that partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over a decade of experience distributing products worldwide to treat unmet patient needs. Our services include Expanded Access Programs (EAPs), Named Patient Programs (NPPs), Clinical Trial Supplies (Comparator & Ancillaries), Wren Nursing (Clinical Trial Home Nursing & Clinical Education) and Hospital Supply of Unlicensed Medicines.
Check out our Careers Page at www.wepclinical.com/careers/