Manager, Talent Acquisition - Contract (Serbia)

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

Make an Impact as a Manager, Talent Acquisition at Worldwide

Play a key role in shaping and delivering a global talent acquisition strategy that helps attract and hire exceptional talent. In this leadership position, you'll drive recruitment excellence, influence hiring decisions, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience across the organization.

Working closely with business leaders, HR partners, and recruiting teams, you'll lead the development of innovative sourcing and hiring strategies while overseeing critical recruitment initiatives. Your expertise will help ensure hiring needs are anticipated, recruitment processes continue to evolve, and high-quality talent pipelines remain strong.

You'll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop recruiting professionals, strengthen external partnerships, and leverage data-driven insights to continuously improve talent acquisition outcomes on a global scale.

Where You'll Work

This is a contract, remote role open to candidates based in Serbia. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

What You'll Do

• Lead and continuously enhance global recruitment strategies and processes to support evolving business needs.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of recruiting professionals, ensuring high performance and effective delivery.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to anticipate workforce needs and deliver proactive recruitment solutions.
• Advise stakeholders on creative and effective talent attraction, sourcing, and selection strategies.
• Analyze recruitment data, performance metrics, and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Champion a consistent, positive, and high-quality candidate experience across all stages of the hiring process.
• Personally lead recruitment efforts for senior-level and business-critical positions, including sourcing, screening, and offer management.
• Serve as the owner of recruitment systems, ensuring tools and processes remain effective, current, and aligned with business requirements.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with external recruitment partners and service providers.

What You'll Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience combined with 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
• At least 2+ years of experience leading and managing recruiting teams, ideally within a global organization.
• Experience developing and executing recruitment strategies across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels internally and externally.
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and operate as a trusted advisor.
• Proficiency in English.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.