Talent Acquisition Business Partner
ICON plc
Summary
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
Job description
This is a 6-month contract with opportunity for extension based on performance. Must be able to go on-site 3 days a week in Blue Bell, PA or Raleigh, NC.
As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at ICON, you will be responsible for executing recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance our talent acquisition efforts.
What You Will Do
You will contribute to talent acquisition and recruitment activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.
- Collaborating with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies tailored to specific roles.
- Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams.
- Utilizing data-driven insights to evaluate recruitment metrics and identify areas for improvement in the hiring process.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent sources to enhance our talent pipeline.
- Staying current with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Your Profile
You will bring relevant talent acquisition and recruitment experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- Experience in talent acquisition within the healthcare or clinical research industry, with a focus on strategic recruitment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies, with a solid understanding of data analysis.
- A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all talent acquisition efforts.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with recruitment processes and policies.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience in talent acquisition within the healthcare or clinical research industry, with a focus on strategic recruitment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies
- Solid understanding of data analysis
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to travel approximately 20%
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance related incentives
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes
- Wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities
Company overview
ICON plc is a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. As one of the world's largest contract research organizations (CROs), ICON provides comprehensive outsourced development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. The company operates in 55 countries with approximately 41,900 employees, offering end-to-end solutions that span the entire product development lifecycle. ICON's service portfolio includes clinical research services, adaptive trials, biosimilars, commercialization and outcomes consulting, medical imaging, laboratory services, and strategic support for traditional and digital health technologies. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, and women's health. With its 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences, ICON significantly expanded its capabilities and market position, becoming a dominant force in the global CRO industry. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ICLR and reported $8.28 billion in revenue for 2024.