Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to be located in Maine supporting our Infectious Disease, Cardiometabolic and Molecular business units including support functions.

With this role, you will act as the talent advisor for these business units helping them with their needs in projects related to employer branding and talent attraction.

What You’ll Work On

• Partners with managers to identify needs, job specifications, and qualifications necessary to fill positions.

• Develops and implements organizational recruiting strategies to attract and find the best qualified candidates is able to sell to candidates the company, the function and role.

• Creates recruitment advertising and online postings. Sources candidates through online social networking and job boards, community involvement, professional networking, local media resources, employee referrals, agency referrals and other sources as needed.

• Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified, including skills, education, and experience and also competency and company culture alignment.

• Conducts interviews by evaluating employment factors such as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge and abilities and other data relevant to the selection process. Partners with HR Business Partners and managers to further evaluate candidates after on-site interviews. Ensures candidates meet minimum job requirements.

• Prepares, extends and negotiates competitive job offers.

• Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR and ensures a high level of customer service.

• Maintains integrity of all staffing process records within Workday applicant tracking system

• Strives for continuous improvement on key performance metrics such as time-to-fill and satisfaction surveys.

• Attends recruitment events as needed and identifies local partnerships to increase awareness around employer brand with external parties.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• 2+ years of agency or in-house recruitment experience

• Full cycle recruitment experience of entry level/mid[1]-level roles.

• Experience working with recruiting tools, social media as well as proactive recruiting, sourcing and employer branding platforms for candidate attraction.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Capable of handling multiple tasks, problem resolution, and prioritization, and attention to detail.

• Experience handling and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and networks through effective communication and follow up with all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad recruiting experience in a healthcare industry supporting manufacturing, R&ampD, commercial and support functions.

• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday.

• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and candidate relationship management systems.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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  Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits , which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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