Talent Acquisition Business Partner

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

**Role Requirements**
- ** Minimum of 7+ years of experience / or relevant experience of working as a top performing recruiter with in depth proven experience recruiting for Mid to Upper level positions with ability to manage high volumes of recruitment activity, preferably in an internal setting and with the same/relevant industry.**
- ** Preferably someone with CRO (Clinical Research Organization) or Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry experience in Talent acquisition**
- ** Exceptional customer service experience with demonstrated ability to effectively assess customers’ needs, quickly respond and problem solve.**
- ** Flexibility of working with different time zones.**
- ** MBA (HR) or local equivalent preferred.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Build and manage relations with all internal and external stakeholders to provide a proactive exceptional customer service ensuring a positive image and awareness of the company is promoted at all times. This will include working with the HR Business Partners to understand and manage succession planning of all divisions.
- Develop strong awareness and understanding of the business and functional areas of responsibility to target and hire best talent.
- Ensure efficiency in time to hire is maintained, while maintaining a high level of accuracy within ICON’s Applicant Tracking System, WorkDay
- Manage own workload to ensure a best in class recruitment service is delivered, ensuring the most effective sourcing strategies to maintain cost per hire. Enhance and encourage awareness of internal referral program and where required, focused effort on diversity.
- Recommend, coordinate and participate in hiring events such as Job Fairs, external recruiting and other networking events.
- Produce timely and accurate activity and Management Information reporting for your business areas.
- Develop and maintain pro-active and constructive relationships with VP/Director level by demonstrating an understanding of the business, the associated requirements and set expectations accordingly.
- Actively partner with the business to identify their talent pool and grow future successors, consider gaps when hiring.
- Create customer commercial value through responsive recruitment services and the delivery of cost effective results.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.