Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor - IT (Hybrid)

Job Description

Join our company as we push the boundaries of technology in the healthcare industry. We're on a mission to transform traditional recruitment practices into a strategic powerhouse, and we're seeking a visionary Talent Acquisition Advisor with a passion for IT to be part of our best-in-class team. If you're ready to embark on a unique journey with us, where your skills will directly impact our growth and contribute to our vision of shaping the future of our tech talent and technology offerings through innovation, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be to develop innovative recruitment strategies that not only attract top-tier talent but also align seamlessly with our organizational goals.  Picture yourself not only filling positions, but your role will encompass delivering invaluable insights to our business, ranging from talent and competitor intelligence to designing effective employer branding strategies.

• You'll assist in building, strengthening, and expanding our key businesses by ensuring that our talent needs are not only met but exceeded.

• You will craft forward-thinking recruitment strategies that not only magnetize top-notch tech talent but also harmonize flawlessly with our organizational objectives.

• Your leadership will be instrumental across various teams, guiding them in implementing advanced staffing initiatives.

• You will have the opportunity to shape hiring decisions across the organization and at all levels, by delivering training and applying your expertise in behavioral-based interviewing.

• You will enlighten IT and industry leaders through your active engagement with the external marketplace by staying abreast of the rapidly evolving tech landscape. 

• We value a track record of achieving team and individual goals in an environment that thrives on execution excellence.

To better serve our clients and to maximize collaboration, you'll need to come to our office in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ a minimum of 3 times per week.*

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition or relevant applicable experience

• Experience with direct sourcing strategy and execution

• In depth knowledge of recruitment databases and best practices

• Ability to navigate fast-paced, high-volume environments

Preferred Experience:

• Experience recruiting high caliber and highly skilled IT talent

• Experience with recruitment marketing strategy & execution

• Demonstrated ability to understand the industry and analyze external market trends to impact a robust recruitment strategy

• Workday experience

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In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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