At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person!

We are looking for a highly experienced Talent Acquisition Partner/Team Lead to join the International team on a 12 month secondment/fixed term contract.

What you’ll do

In this role, as well as all of the accountabilities below, you’ll be responsible for data governance and improvement across the whole International region (over 75 markets). Additionally, you’ll be our LATAM region Talent Acquisition point of contact, providing strategic support to enhance the capabilities and performance of the LATAM Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities:

• Supports with the implementation of the TAq operating model, standards and processes in all markets in-region, including supporting regional TAq Teams in onboarding new colleagues

• Is responsible for ensuring all TAq or HR colleagues in-region deliver core TAq processes to standards, including proactive resource management, ensuring data quality is accurate and driving a phenomenal candidate experience

• Works with Regional TAq, HR partners and business leaders to understand business priorities and tailor TAq support to meet requirements – including supporting on the design and delivery of recruitment marketing activity

• Mentors and coaches wider in-market TAq team, building greater access and usage of TAq COE outputs.

• Comfortable with handling differing expectations of senior stakeholders under direction of GTAqL in various time zones.

• Provides support and mentorship with Workday optimization and additional system training

• Supports capability builds with data governance and provides reports to the business to drive improvements

• Delivers innovative and proactive recruitment strategies that identify and fill vacancies with talented individuals

• Maintains compliance with and educates on Global Recruitment and country policies/guidelines

• Ensures 3rd party providers adhere to required procurement and policy standards

• Works with the markets to minimize agency spend and maximise local and global internal resources and solutions

• Proactively fosters positive relationships across the business, providing consultation, project management and service delivery

• Supports the GTAqL and Country Leads on projects/topics as needed

• With the GTAqL, increases the strength of relationships between the in-market TAq community and the Global TAq COE

• Leads/ Supports one or more Central CoE TAq Projects locally or globally

• Drives Early Talent Recruitment activities within aligned business area

Hiring Expectations:

• Circa 35 - 40 hires per year based on area supported

• Confidently handles in-country SMT level requisitions and pro-active pipelining against Critical Roles at SMT level

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• Provides full life-cycle recruitment services in sophisticated, global environment

• Experience of delivery at senior and executive level in multiple locations

• Specialist in multi-channel targeted recruitment marketing campaigns and identifying and securing passive candidates via various ‘direct’ channels – Social Media; LinkedIn etc., networking, market mapping, careers fairs, industry events etc

• Experience with Workday applicant tracking system or other related system

• Highly proficient IT skills, including all Microsoft office, spreadsheets, databases, reports and able to produce meaningful management information.

• Experience of leading campaigns and stakeholders across differing markets and cultures

• Proven agile mentality having delivered in multiple time zones

• Evidence of project management skills, effective prioritization and ability to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates strong persuading & influencing skills

• Evidenced business acumen

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable for the role:

• Corporate recruiting experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry

• Experience of working with Emerging Markets

• Knowledge of government regulations regarding employment topics in more than one geography

• Previous experience of team supervision or line management or has line management as an item on their IDP

• Demonstrable experience in implementing change programs

• Spanish language capability would be an advantage

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

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