FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist (Life Sciences) at College Station, Texas Full Time

As part of the Human Resources team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for supporting the staffing efforts of Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas, LLC (FDBT) and building a strong technical workforce that adds to the company’s bottom line. This highly skilled technical recruiting professional should possess knowledge of employment and labor law, have a deep understanding of the organization and its staffing needs, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The Talent Acquisition Specialist must be able to match candidate talents and qualifications for specific jobs in the biotechnology field by screening them and recommend them for placement. The process of recruiting may involve both internal and external sourcing methods, thereby requiring the Talent Acquisition Specialist to be adept at understanding where and how to locate candidates.

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Essential Functions:

• Partner with the FDBT HR Team, HR Supervisor and hiring managers to determine staffing needs.
• Understand the technical details of the biotech industry and use your expertise to attract and qualify candidates.
• Review resumes prior to sending to hiring manager for review.
• Conduct Zoom, in-person and phone interviews with candidates.
• Assist the Hiring Manager and interview teams develop appropriate, job specific interview questions.
• Source potential candidates through the local university and through various social media sites (e.g., LinkedIn), job boards, and employee referral programs, state employment agencies, recruiting firms, etc.
• May assist with performing reference and background checks.
• Make recommendations to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews with the hiring managers and schedule travel requirements for candidates.
• Follow up on the interview process status.
• Maintain relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved.
• Communicate employer information and benefits during screening process.
• Stay current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
• Participate in new hire orientation planning and presentations.
• Serve as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations.
• May be required to conduct exit interviews.
• Assist with 30/60/90 day and beyond “Stay-On” interviews.
• Sourcing a variety of functional and technical roles and reviewing profiles against position requirements for submission to hiring managers.
• Providing complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the company and career opportunities at FDB.
• Preparing candidates for interviews by providing detailed information on the company, along with setting feedback and timeline expectations.
• Organizing, leading and documenting post-interview debrief/feedback sessions with interview teams, and communication with candidates.
• Extending offers of employment to selected candidates in accordance with the guidelines of FDBT HR and our compensation policies, including but not limited to articulating compensation package to candidates, selection, offer, negotiation, closing, and administrative components.
• Maintain 100% compliance in ATS system.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Provide career placement for a candidate in the industry of life sciences.
• Must be proficient with standard office equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other HR specific software applications).
• Ability to cold call and network with potential candidates and leaders of industry associations to solidify potential sourcing pipeline.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments with little supervision.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must read, write and speak clearly.
• Professional appearance, attitude, demeanor.
• Customer service orientation.
• Creative approach to technical recruiting.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• Attendance is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Human Resources or related field and 4 years of Human Resources & science or technical recruiting experience; or
• Associates degree and 6 years of Human Resources & science or technical recruiting experience; or
• High School Diploma or GED, and 8 years of Human Resource and science or technical recruiting exp
• A strong ability to proactively execute on and prioritize searches to successfully deliver top talent against tight deadlines, and the ability to grow and cultivate extensive candidate pipelines and talent communities that align to our business plans and strategies. In addition, should have a proven track record of successfully recruiting and hiring candidates that possess the qualities and background that align with FDB’s mission and vision statements.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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