(Biotech) Manager, Talent Acquisition

$105,000 - $130,000/Yr

Ardelyx - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fremont, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Talent Acquisition at Ardelyx is responsible for leading recruitment efforts to attract top talent for various positions within the organization. This role involves a combination of recruiting activities and administrative tasks, with a focus on providing excellent customer service to candidates and hiring managers. The position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is eager to grow within the recruitment field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and attract top talent through various sourcing methods including job boards, social media, and networking for current and future openings.
• Utilize Ardelyx digital media footprint to create & post job announcements that list requirements for each job, such as desired work experience, education, and job skills.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings with potential applicants by phone, email, or in person and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Screen resumes and interview candidates for various departments & positions within the organization.
• Contribute to the overall success of Talent Acquisition by providing a high level of customer service and project coordination when supporting recruiting activities for hiring managers & candidates.
• Assist candidates, hiring managers, and HR with use of Jobvite (Applicant Tracking System - ATS) as necessary.
• Apply principles of behavioral interviewing to assess the qualifications of candidates.
• Investigate referrals, references, and social media sources to formulate a well-rounded view of applicants.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleges and local organizations to participate in job fairs or networking events in support of the Ardelyx Internship program.
• Prepare & deliver to candidates competitive compensation packages with selected applicants to offer employment.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing new hire documentation and coordinating orientation sessions with Human Resources.
• Manage the candidate experience through start date; schedule interviews, track candidate feedback, maintaining open requisition status via spreadsheet within JobVite, and additional recruitment platforms.
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and other HR team members as needed.
• Help organize and participate in internal HR events and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment or a related HR role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships.
• Demonstrates clear, effective and professional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, and consistently follows-up and follows-through.
• Ability to work independently, while collaborating and communicating in a team environment.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and social media applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of HR related systems (ATS, pre-assessment, etc.) and TA/social media platforms (LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Circa Workforce Solutions) preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Up to 12 weeks living organ and bone marrow leave
• Equity incentive plans
• Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance and disability
• Flexible time off
• Annual Winter Holiday shut down
• At least 11 paid holidays