Specialist Talent Acquisition - Temporary Contract

Join our global Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in growing the company across a variety of functions supporting clinical trial operations. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment across Europe, ensuring an outstanding experience for both candidates, and hiring managers. One-year employment contract, with the potential to be extended depending on business needs.

This is a full-time position within Austria; applicants must be legally based and authorized to work in Austria.

You will:

• Develop, post, and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials tailored to target audience and sourcing channels
• Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified vacancies through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, talent pools, referral programs, and other recruitment channels
• Conduct candidate screening and first-round interviews, assessments and provide comprehensive interview feedback to hiring managers
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System with candidates, requisitions, and recruitment activity records
• Develop candidate pipelines for open and future opportunities within PSI
• Ongoing partnership with hiring managers to understand their business and recruitment needs
• Deliver a positive candidate experience by serving as the primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process and promoting the employer brand.
• Prepare and present recruitment metrics, market insights, and hiring activity reports to hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership Liaises with recruitment agencies regarding position requirement
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and other sourcing partners to attract and assess talent, if applicable

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Previous experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition
• Previous recruitment experience within the Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industries is an advantage
• Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing channels to attract passive and active candidates
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
• Full working proficiency in German
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

We Offer:

• The opportunity to support clinical research by hiring talent that contributes to life-changing medical advancements
• A global and collaborative work environment
• Extensive training and a supportive team culture
• A fair and attractive salary and benefits package starting at EUR 50,000 gross. The precise salary depends on the specific qualifications and experience, and will be agreed upon on an individual basis.

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

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