Consultant, Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Consultant, Talent Acquisition
Location: Paramus, NJ 07652
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift Timings: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Job Description:

Summary of Position:

• The Talent Acquisition Consultant will support the company's hiring needs by managing full-cycle recruitment across various functions within the organization.
• This individual will partner with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire qualified talent while ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Support recruitment across corporate, commercial, scientific, and technical functions.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Assist with offer development, background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment activities.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and assist with tracking hiring metrics and reporting.
• Support talent acquisition initiatives, including internship programs, employer branding, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and working directly with hiring managers.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities independently.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.