JOB SUMMARY:

This position has active involvement in all facets of a temporary and/or permanent placement business.  The associate in this position will participate in recruiting, interviewing, matching, coordinating send-outs and filling orders

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing candidates

• Proactively seek clinical research professional from all available sources (Internet, advertising, databases, networking events and internet postings)
• Seek referrals from existing consultants and candidates
• Maintain contact with inactive candidates
• Seek out contact with subcontractors and other recruiting sources to fill "hard to fill" job orders

Interviewing and evaluating candidates

• Interview candidates in person and through telephone interviews
• Qualify candidates using available job description information, references, technical screens and test sources 
• Prepare and write candidate summary and revise/finalize resume for client submittal 
• Document and track screening activity in consultant database 
• Collect required documentation for client screening (Visa info, background check, Corp to Corp documents, etc) 
• Provide Candidate follow-up for submittals and current market status

Coordinating recruiting activities with Sales

• Exchange information with Sales staff 
• Coordinate interviews with candidates 
• Pre-close candidates when setting up the interview with the client 
• Communicate w/ Sales available candidates when necessary  
• Communicate w/ Sales current consultants contract end dates and update candidate resume for submittals 
• Partner w/ Sales for upcoming job needs and any consulting or client issues 
• Provide Sales leads from references, candidate screens, database, Internet, etc.... 
• Update database and Sales in tracking and comments field when candidates are no longer available

Closing and hiring candidates

• Make job offer to candidates
• Provide start scenario for candidate (Paperwork, Start Date, notice, etc)
• Negotiate terms if necessary and obtain agreement from candidate 
• Generate necessary paperwork prior to offer (References, Background check, Visa info, etc)
• Contact new consultant the day before scheduled start date for confirmation and positive follow up
• Maintain monthly contact with each consultant who is working for client

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline strongly preferred
• Degree in Biology or Chemistry an asset

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 – 5 years recruiting experience with strong staffing experience an asset 

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Ability to successfully interface with clients (internal and external)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to make decisions, take direction and execute a plan
• Detail orientation with follow-through shown in previous jobs
• Able to communicate with and present at the executive level
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to qualify and close deals
• Knowledge of commonly used recruiting concepts, practices and procedures for sourcing and screening in a recruiting and internal staffing environment