Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Kansas City, MO, Richmond, VA or Lake Forest, IL, currently has an opportunity for a  Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)  position within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics.  This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking for an opportunity with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Global Talent Acquisition Practice Center and the US Human Resources team.   If you thrive on work that instrumental in facilitating and delivering recruitment results; effectively and proactively collaborate and engage others, while maximizing efficiencies and delighting the customer – then Apply Now!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

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Actively manages requisition priorities to ensure positions are being filled with quality candidates promptly.

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Manages a large variety of positions from highly technical to high volume non-exempt positions.

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Works all positions internally to ensure cost efficiency, and consultative skills employed when business requests preferred vendors with proper business rationale and support.

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Provides pre-screened, qualified candidate slate of no more than 3 to 5 candidates per requisition.

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Seeks to listen, to understand the business needs and consistently to drive high levels of service and delivery.

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Ensures required service level agreements on all aspects of the Global Talent Acquisition Dashboard are met or exceeded.

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Proactively communicates with the Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners and TA Manager/Leaders regarding recruitment status.

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Provides candidates with an appropriate level of information regarding culture, vision, projects, capabilities, strategic focus, development opportunities, compensation, and benefits - ensuring the candidate is well informed.

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Utilizes applicant tracking system, job boards, niche sites and recruiting process for proper tracking of recruiting metrics.  

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Ensures all recruiting practices comply with applicable country and local regulations and ARDx policy. 

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Uses alternative sourcing strategies including direct sourcing and social media. 

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Provides expertise and consultation including offer & “counteroffer” negotiation strategies with Hiring manage

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Understands and consults with HR Business Partner when escalations occur during the hiring process

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Manages requisition volumes up to 40 positions, while building relationships and driving results with clients

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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3+ of experience as a corporate recruiter in a full desk recruitment position

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3+ of experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

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3+ years of experience direct sourcing, and data mining passive candidates in technical or healthcare industries

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1+ years of high volume, non-exempt recruitment experience within manufacturing, operations and/or supply chain domains

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or Sciences related field or equivalent years of experience

 
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

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Experience in both corporate recruiting and agency setting preferred

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Workday Recruit experience highly desired

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Prior biotech or life sciences experience highly desired

 
COMPETENCIES :
 
Drives for Results:

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Acts ethically and takes accountability for recruitment delivery, services, issues and outcomes.

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Leverages global and enterprise-wide tools and technologies.

 
Fosters Collaboration:

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Actively brings best solutions to the team or customer.

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Is comfortable with ambiguity and leverages team when direction is needed vs. getting “stuck”.

 
Focuses on Customers

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Seeks to understand, listens to all parties (customers, clients, candidates) prior to jumping to conclusions or to “solutioning”.

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Proactively clarifies expectations and works issues to resolution.  

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Focuses on continuous improvement regarding what matters most to the business and its customers.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Recruiting

     

DIVISION:

        

LOCATION:

United States > Kansas City : 8140 Ward Oarkway

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Lake Forest : J49 Floor-4

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf