Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Biometrics Talent Acquisition Business Partner

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Biometrics Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Responsible and accountable for the end to end recruitment service, providing a consultative and collaborative approach to all stakeholders ensuring recruitment strategies are developed and executed, compliance maintained and effective recruitment metrics and objectives are met. You will be able to design innovative sourcing strategies to attract candidates from within the marketplace in a cost effective manner.

• Responsible for producing global recruitment plans, aligning with the business succession planning, developing and maintaining relationships with executive level customer stakeholders and holds a sound level of knowledge of the business they are aligned to.

• A trusted partner to the HR Business Partners, and wider HR Team

Job Description

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's culture which centres around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Work In compliance with Internal policies and recruitment best practice while demonstrating an awareness and adhere to ICONs culture which centres around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance
• A Trusted Partner to the business groups that the position supports
• Build and manage relations with all Internal and external stakeholders to provide a proactive exceptional customer service ensuring a positive Image and awareness of the company is promoted at all times. This will Include working with the HR Business Partners to understand and manage succession planning of all divisions
• Develop strong awareness and understanding of the business and functional areas of responsibility to target and hire best talent

• Work in partnership with hiring managers, providing guidance, support and recommendations on candidates for interview and hire to ensure efficiency in time to hire Is maintained whilst ensuring high level of accuracy within WD is completed within internal guidelines
• Have a good understanding of the local labour and candidate markets for areas of responsibility to provide guidance to the business/stakeholders on demographics and sourcing strategies
• Design resourcing plans, define role requirements and develop innovative sourcing options including networking, headhunting and building talent pools
• Negotiate rates/salaries, present and sell candidates within their business areas to Hiring Managers, whilst ensuring that all processes are followed In line with the agreed methodology
• Provide a high level of candidate care and ensure frequent communication is deployed (e.g. debriefing candidates, keeping candidates 'warm')
• Manage own workload to ensure a best in class recruitment service is delivered, ensuring the most effective sourcing strategies to maintain cost per hire. Enhance and encourage awareness of internal referral programme and where required, focused effort on diversity
• Recommend, coordinate and participate In hiring events such as Job Fairs, external recruiting and other networking events
• Measure the performance of preferred suppliers and reduce dependency through innovative and creative direct delivery methods;
• Forecast placements based on demand, changes in the customers' business, the candidate pipeline and trends in business demand;
• Produce timely and accurate activity and Management Information reporting for your business areas
• Produce communications to a high standard (e.g. advertisements) and in accordance with the customers brand guidelines if required;
• *Drive and deliver relevant customer presentations and evaluation/review meetings at VP/Director level
• Develop and maintain pro-active and constructive relationships with VP/Director level by demonstrating an understanding of the business the associated requirements and set

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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