Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time No home office possible

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Covering a period of absence, we are pleased to launch this opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our close-knit team, for a period of 15 months.
At EMBL-EBI, our vision is to create an inclusive research and work culture that leverages diversity, in its broadest sense, to enhance our role as a leader in life sciences across Europe and globally. We believe that fostering this culture is not only the right thing to do, but its also beneficial for our organisations function and growth. As a Talent Acquisition team we play a key role supporting and influencing the hiring decisions to ensure we support EDI, remain competitive and an employer of choice within our industry.
Within this role youll support scientists, whose mission is to improve biodiversity in the face of climate change, and make discoveries leading to improved human health. Every role at EMBL-EBI contributes towards these achievements and advancements, something that all our staff are proud of.
Our TA team is split across two of our largest sites, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Heidelberg in Germany. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Talent Acquisition, youll join a vibrant and diverse group in the UK, who provide end-to-end support to their stakeholders. We truly value teamwork and in this role, youll also have a valued voice within the wider HR team and our stakeholder groups alike.
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, youll primarily focus on dry lab recruitment with computational biology at its heart. Typical roles include Postdoctoral Fellows, Bioinformaticians, Software Developers and Biocurators. No day or Hiring Manager will be the same, and we promise youll learn a lot!

Duties and Responsibilities

Partnering with a portfolio of Managers providing advice and tailoring talent acquisition strategies for replacements and new hires
Supporting managers drafting job advertisements tailored to the target audience
Organising interviews both via VC and on-site
Liaising with our travel partners to coordinate international travel arrangements
Marketing vacancies via various advertising and social media platforms
Representing HR as an interview panel member, coaching on best practice and supporting managers draft competency based interview questions
Professionally managing offer negotiations and the explanation of EMBL terms and conditions
Partnering with HR Partners and People Advisors as a matrix team for your portfolio
Utilising our Workday HR system for the production of offers and employment contracts
Creating, sharing and utilising talent pools where possible

You Have

Previous experience working at an Advisor or Partner level within Talent Acquisition
Competency based interviewing experience
Fluent English language skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A high level of customer service combined with a sense of urgency
The ability to effectively negotiate offers and attract the best talent for EMBL-EBI
Experience using an ATS

You Might Also Have

Workday experience would be beneficial
Experience recruiting within the life sciences or tech sector
Recruitment marketing and social media communication skills
French, German or Spanish language skills

Additional location – We are also looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner in our Heidelberg office for a period of 15 months too. This is also covering for absence and will support our Heidelberg Headquarters and a variety of vacancies across our smaller sites – Rome, Hamburg, Grenoble and Barcelona. Relocation will be provided and if you would like to be considered for both – please let us know!

Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information

Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £278 monthly child allowance of £336 per child. Non resident allowance up to £569per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Hybrid working arrangements
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Contract duration: This position is a 15 month (absence cover), with the possibility to extend thereafter
Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,303 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.