Talent Acquisition Specialist

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Responsibilities:

• Create engaging and accurate job advertisements for various positions and departments to generate quality applications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates during the recruitment process, while providing an exceptional candidate experience
• Source, screen and interview applicants, facilitating an efficient interview process and positive candidate experience
• Conduct thorough phone screens and face-to-face interviews to assess candidate skills and cultural fit
• Coordinate and manage various recruitment events, including career fairs and Medpace hosted events
• Create and manage requisitions in applicant tracking system and HRIS
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to align on recruitment needs and create effective recruitment strategies
• Work with hiring teams to define job requirements, preferred candidate profiles, and recruitment expectations
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities and other recruitment sources
• Provide guidance and/or structured training to hiring managers on interview processes, techniques, and best practices
• Coordinate the offer process, which includes presenting offer recommendations, obtaining approvals, and extending offers to candidates
• Research and remain current on industry trends, news, and competitor practices
• Ensure compliance with local/country legislation including but not limited to equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations
• Consistently seek opportunities to contribute to employer branding efforts that could attract top talent
• Research and provide insights on market conditions and talent landscape to hiring managers
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on seamless onboarding and orientation processes
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline and enhance the recruitment process

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of recruitment experience
• Proven track record of successful hiring practices
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to improve recruitment strategies
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks