JOB DESCRIPTION:

Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a HR Specialist II for a Hybrid 5- month contract.
As a Contract Talent Acquisition Partner, you deliver best-in-class relationship management with candidates, internal/external clients and partners, and vendors. Demonstrated experience in proactively leading client relationships in addition to proactive talent attraction tools are essential for these positions.
The Talent Acquisition Partner will proactively identify and implement forward-thinking attraction and passive sourcing strategies in response to the business needs and will be responsible for identifying and assessing internal and external talent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
A minimum of 3 years of professional recruitment experience and/or relevant experience with transferrable skills is required.
Proven experience in performing end-to-end recruitment processes is required.
Experience in performing full cycle sourcing initiatives is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Qualifications: Experience recruiting within the medical, life sciences, biotech, pharma, or related industries and/or recruiting for Commercial and/or Research & Development roles within a mid to large matrixed organization
Experience with Digital, IT technologies namely Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cybersecurity, Cloud Architecture, Data Sciences and Analytics etc. would be highly preferred.
Experience with Finance, Accounting and Legal positions is highly desired.
Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems; prior use of Workday is a high desired.
Experience with a broad range of recruiting methodologies including Boolean Searches, LinkedIn, and other sourcing capabilities (active and passive), internet, employee referrals, professional networking, etc.
Demonstrated experience managing the candidate process orchestrating a positive candidate experience throughout.
Prior use of behavioral-based interviewing and selection models required.
Prior experience managing retained searches very desirable.
Recruitment experience gained at a contingency or retained search firm experience a plus.
Must have strong business acumen and savvy
AIRS certification desired

Partner with Hiring Managers execute talent acquisition strategies. Provide guidance on selection processes and hiring decisions.
Facilitate ‘Recruiting Strategy Discussion’ meetings to set mutually agreed upon deliverables and expectations.
Proactively generate a continual, diverse pipeline of highly qualified candidates.
Develop proactive communication strategies to inform clients and People Business Partners about the status of open searches.
Create and utilize innovative and aggressive recruitment methods that are designed to deliver an exceptional, diverse pool of candidates to Hiring Managers in an effective and efficient manner.
Consult with and advise clients on all Sanofi recruitment processes, such as using the Workday Applicant Tracking System, creating and posting requisitions, facilitating resume reviews, assessment of candidates, debrief sessions, and candidate tracking.
Proactively and continuously utilizes effective sourcing strategies (passive and non-passive) in an effort to build a network of high quality, diverse candidates for current and future openings.
Provides appropriate counsel and recommendations throughout the entire acquisition process on candidate assessment and selection, offer recommendation, and other guidance as necessary.
Negotiates employment offers and successfully closes candidates.
Serves as consultant and regularly informs of trends in the labor marketplace.
Proactively identifies recruitment challenges and provides timely and proper solutions.