Consultant, Talent Acquisition

About:

• Location: Paramus, NJ (hybrid)

• Part-time position

The Role:

• Important - Schedule: PART TIME ROLE - 20 HOURS/WEEK. The hiring manager would like this contractor to work approximately 4 hours per day (3 days in office and 2 remote), but they can be flexible with the days/times.

• Prioritize candidates with a pharmaceutical industry background to improve the chances of shortlisting.

• Avoid candidates with frequent job changes, irrespective of the reason.

• Candidates with experience primarily in recruitment or staffing firms are not preferred. Prioritize candidates with in-house industry experience only.

• Ensure candidates have relevant experience in their most recent organization.

Summary of Position:

• The Talent Acquisition Consultant will support the company's hiring needs by managing full-cycle recruitment across various functions within the organization.

• This individual will partner with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire qualified talent while ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience.

• The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer coordination.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.

• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other sourcing channels.

• Support recruitment across corporate, commercial, scientific, and technical functions.

• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.

• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system (ATS).

• Assist with offer development, background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment activities.

• Provide regular recruitment updates and assist with tracking hiring metrics and reporting.

• Support talent acquisition initiatives, including internship programs, employer branding, and process improvements.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences recruiting experience.

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and working directly with hiring managers.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.

• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities independently.

• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must Have:

• Recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• In-house (corporate) recruiting experience. Candidates whose experience is mainly at recruitment or staffing firms will not be considered.

• Full-cycle recruitment, working directly with hiring managers.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools. LinkedIn Recruiter is the client’s example.

• 3–5 years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience, with stable tenure. They need relevant recruiting experience in their current or most recent organization, and no frequent job changes for any reason.

Additional Information:

• Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Hybrid — approximately 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote.

• Shift or schedule requirements: Part-time contractor role, approximately 20 hours per week, generally 4 hours per day. The hiring manager is flexible regarding specific workdays and working times.

• Job grade, reporting context, or other screening-relevant logistics: Reports to Human Resources Leadership. Supports recruitment across corporate, commercial, scientific, and technical functions.