Talent Acquisition Partner (fixed-term contract)

As a (Senior) Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be working on a range of requisitions, from entry-level to senior, technical and scientific roles within our R&D teams across the US and UK. You’ll support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, from job scoping and sourcing to selection, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and accurate data in our ATS. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of Compass’s mission and research focus, enabling you to attract and engage top-tier talent who align with our purpose and values.

Location: Hybrid in our Soho office (London, UK). Reports to Associate Director, Talent Acquisition. Duration: 6-month contract.

Roles and responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Manage candidates and requisitions through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure system data accuracy and process integrity.
• Support and guide internal stakeholders through our recruitment processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout their entire experience, keeping them informed, engaged, and supported.
• Support hiring managers with the creation of job descriptions.
• Lead hiring intake meetings with hiring managers to confirm the search criteria, set up the interview process, and agree on timelines.
• Post job adverts that comply with our internal guidelines, on relevant websites.
• Review and assess direct applicants, with the ability to identify individuals relevant for the current role and future growth within Compass.
• Proactive sourcing, involving searches (including AI-based tools), building and using networks and direct marketing strategies.
• Conduct screening interviews for non-scientific and scientific roles.
• Work on offer details with hiring manager and process offer approvals.
• Collaborate with the People Operations team to ensure a smooth handover from offer acceptance to onboarding.
• Support with talent acquisition administration and coordination.
• Be a Compass ambassador, representing our company, our values and vision.

Candidate Profile:

• An education in STEM, Human Resources or Business Management is preferred, however equivalent relevant work experience would be considered.
• Significant recruitment experience gained in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in-house and supporting commercial teams.
• Proven success hiring for niche and scientific hires in the US or UK.
• Excellent candidate management and overall communication skills in English (written and oral).
• Effective collaborator with the rest of the organisation, across Commercial, R&D and G&A.
• Builds positive relationships with colleagues and candidates; empathetic and service-oriented.
• Organised, adaptable, flexible and able to solve problems in a dynamic and international environment (working across time zones).
• Strong work ethic, transparency, accountability and a sense of urgency.
• A genuine desire to ensure we hire in the best talent.
• Aligned to our company values of Compassion, Boldness, Rigour and Inclusion.

Benefits & Compensation: For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit "Working at Compass".

Equal opportunities: Reasonable accommodation: We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know.

UK applicants: We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

US applicants: Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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