Specialist, Talent Acquisition

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Specialist, Talent Acquisition

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2020 sales of $2.14 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.

Location: Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE Job Summary As a key member of the West HR and recruiting team, this person will help us shape the future talent profile of West. By identifying and attracting top talent to West for entry and mid-level roles, this recruiting specialist will have the opportunity to play a key role as the organization grows and transforms. This individual will become a partner with client stakeholders, including the site HR team, and will work to develop, communicate and execute jointly on recruiting plans to support the site. He/She will be responsible for recruitment execution that efficiently manages the full life cycle recruiting process and helps achieve a seamless, positive candidate and client experience no matter what the hiring decision might be. Ultimately, he/she will assist West in efficiently delivering on its talent needs to achieve our immediate and future business goals.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Proactively and strategically source, screen and assess qualified candidates for targeted job requisitions

Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified and diverse talent for hourly and salaried positions

Assist with the development and implementation of recruitment plans

Collaborate with key stakeholders and HR partners to understand the business needs and ideal candidate profiles to deliver effectively on the hiring needs of the business

Help to meet hiring needs through planning of job fairs, interview days or other high-volume candidate processing programs that help West most efficiently meet its hiring needs

Work to deliver a diverse slate of candidates wherever possible

Establish and build relationships with other recruiters and HR team to share knowledge, HR trends and experiences to execute best practices enterprise wide

Provide data, research and analysis on competitive intelligence, labor trends and information about external marketplace and West’s employer brand position to attract top talent

Manage all activities within the West applicant tracking system (ATS) and accurately track and report recruitment activity data to support staffing metrics from the time a requisition is opened to the time candidates are identified for offer and onboarded

Manage all background check and drug-screening processes related to new hire processing

Manage all offer processes in an accurate and efficient way Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment

Analyze job descriptions and candidate profiles to determine target profile needs and appropriate match

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned based on business needs

Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction and all safety rules

Exhibit reliable, punctual and predictable attendance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Business or Human Resources discipline or equivalent experience required

Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience in an agency, search firm or preferably a corporate setting

Strong communication skills; ability to effectively read, write and speak in both English and German at a high professional level

What sets us apart?

Internationality – As an American company, we live in a global cooperation within international structures

Philanthropy – We value an appreciative and friendly work environment as well as flat hierarchies

Market-appropriate remuneration – We offer an attractive, market-oriented remuneration, including company social benefits and purchasing benefits

Social engagement – We support local aid organizations through various actions organized by our employees

Diversity – We at West value the wide range of our employees who make up our company

Safety – Occupational safety is our highest priority; we offer secure jobs in a sustainable industry

Development opportunities – Our employees benefit from an extensive range of trainings as well as from a constant and targeted employee development

Family-friendly culture – We attach great importance to reconciling private life and work; flexible working hours are definitely a matter for us

Have we aroused your interest?

Then become part of our West family! Please apply online with your complete application documents in English via our recruiting system ! We are looking forward to meeting you!

West Pharmaceutical Services Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Kiefernweg 5, 52249 Eschweiler, Tel.: +49 2403 796-0 West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.  www.westpharma.com