Talent Acquisition - Associate

What you will do

In this vital role, you will be responsible for the sourcing strategy and efforts for Amgen as well as other positions across Amgen as needed.

This position will play a key role in developing and delivering best-in-class sourcing services to ensure Amgen is positioned to attract and recruit exceptional talent.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leverage various sourcing channels such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and direct sourcing to identify and engage potential candidates.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Develop and manage a candidate database, ensuring regular communication and engagement with potential talent.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand long-term talent needs and key skills for strategic roles.
• Work collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Utilize CRM and ATS tools to manage and track candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Act as a brand ambassador, effectively communicating Amgens mission, culture, and growth opportunities to inspire candidate interest.
• Implement diversity and inclusion initiatives in the sourcing process.
• Provide regular updates to the recruitment team on sourcing progress and challenges.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The sourcing specialist professional we seek will have the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelors degree.
• 2 to 5 years in talent sourcing or a similar role in recruitment.
• Strong experience in sourcing candidates using various channels and tools.
• Demonstrated success in building long-term talent pipelines and nurturing passive candidates.
• Proficiency in using CRM and ATS tools such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Eightfold or other professional networking tools.
• Experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives in the sourcing process.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with AI sourcing technologies is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to express ideas in a persuasive, confident, organized, and eloquent manner.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data tracking, analytics, and reporting to measure the effectiveness of sourcing and engagement efforts.