Talent Acquisition Business Partner in Billingham

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is a trusted CDMO partner for life. We encourage you to discover what inspires you every day, to follow your passion and your power. The work we do has the potential to transform people’s lives and to impact where it matters most. Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential, so join us as the Talent Acquisition Business Partner and become part of a fast-growing global company.

We are a dynamic global company focused on combining technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation, and gene therapies with world-class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines. With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina, and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

Role & Responsibilities

• A Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partner is responsible for developing and executing recruitment plans by partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs and identify top talent through various channels.
• Key duties include building talent pipelines, crafting effective recruitment strategies, managing the entire candidate experience, negotiating job offers, and ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
• This role requires strong business acumen, analytical, and communication skills to align talent acquisition with an organization's long-term goals.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Executes recruitment plans for assigned requisitions.
• Sources candidates to create a pipeline for assigned requisitions.
• Screens and submits qualified candidates to hiring managers for all assigned job openings.
• Posts approved positions according to hiring timelines and established guidelines.
• Adheres to FUJIFILM Biotechnologies recruitment policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ensures timely and appropriate communication with candidates throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Updates and manages candidate activity within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Leads and facilitates candidate debrief sessions with the hiring manager and interview team.
• Works with hiring managers to prepare and seek approval for offer terms; negotiates offers with candidates.
• Utilises creative sourcing techniques and branding strategies to attract and cultivate diverse talent.
• Participates in job fairs, hiring events, and conferences (some travel may be required).
• Acts as a partner to hiring managers regarding candidate selection, offers, market analysis, and all aspects of the recruitment process.
• Provides expertise and guidance regarding target behavioral competencies and ideal candidate profile during intake meetings.
• Models core values and FUJIFILM Biotechnologies People Fundamentals to all employees and candidates.
• Drives exceptional candidate experience through every touchpoint in the recruiting process.
• Oversees the coordination of interviews, establishing and maintaining rapport with candidates, Hiring Managers, and HR Business Partners.
• Partners with the wider TA team to successfully execute hiring of assigned requisitions, as needed.
• Supports brand awareness to increase attraction of talent leveraging corporate brand and market FUJIFILM Biotechnologies.
• Monitors and shares insight with key partners to identify opportunities to leverage insights for FUJIFILM Biotechnologies.
• Participates in conferences and events, as applicable.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Insights.
• Technologically savvy, with excellent proficiency in Windows-based technologies and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in working with applicant tracking systems and demonstrated ability in database management, record keeping.
• Prior experience working in a high-volume manufacturing recruiting environment.

Impact & Decision Making

• Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization, principles, and practices within a professional discipline.
• Assesses unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify cause.
• Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach.
• This job is the fully qualified, experienced professional, journey-level position.
• Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion.
• Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues.
• Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action.
• Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.

Key Skills / Knowledge

• Flexibility and adaptability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent customer service and follow-up skills.
• Ability to discuss and maintain highly confidential information prevalent in human resources work.
• Proactive and driven with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to approach problems with flexibility and demonstrate creativity in solving them.
• Ability to multi-task and excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organization skills, outstanding attention to detail, and consistent delivery of high quality of work.

Why work with us?

At Fujifilm Biotechnologies, your passion is your power and we empower you to define what that means to you. When you join us, we will train, develop, and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as ongoing development training. In addition to this, we offer competitive salary and 35 days of holiday.