Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job description

About Us

Teknova provides over 5000 different products for the Biotech, Pharmaceutical, and Research communities. Our products are used in the discovery and cure of diseases and to relieve suffering from these conditions. We are rapidly growing and have Business Development positions to support our Gene Delivery portfolio for viral and non-viral gene delivery solutions.

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for identifying, attracting and obtaining talent for a variety of roles. This role applies creativity through traditional and non-traditional resources to network, and obtain talent managing the full recruitment cycle. This position reports to the Talent Acquisition Leader

What You Would Do

• Responsible for ensuring Teknova attracts and hires world class talent
• Manages and drives the end-to-end talent acquisition process from candidate attraction to day one orientation
• Partners with managers to discover staff requirements and specific job objectives
• Writes job posts using job descriptions and on career websites, newspapers and universities boards
• Works closely with Marketing team to maintain a strong company brand on social media platforms for recruiting purposes
• Conducts in-take meetings with hiring managers to ensure a full understanding of the role requirements and person specification as well as educate the hiring manager on their responsibilities throughout the hiring process
• Evaluates and screens resumes and cover letters
• Conducts phone, video and/or in-person interviews when required
• Helps advise the hiring team with selection methods and interview questions
• Contacts new employees and prepares onboarding sessions
• Ensures smooth onboarding process from offer acceptance to day one, working closely with the Learning & Development Manager
• Stays current on the company's organization structure, policies, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices
• Maintains a complete record of interviews and new hires
• Attends job fairs and careers events
• Completes other tasks and duties in support of the People Department

Requirements

What You Need To Have

• Minimum Bachelors Degree (or applicable experience)
• 4+ Years applicable recruiting experience
• Fundamental and working knowledge of computers, including MS Office Applications
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadlines
• Solid knowledge of HR policies, labor laws and best practices
• Hands on experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and reference checks
• Ability to conduct different types of interviews (e.g. structured, competency based and behavioral)
• Familiarity with HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems
• Ability to use psychometric tests and other assessment tools
• Familiarity with social media, especially LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.

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