Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract in Oxford

OrganOx is a commercial stage organ technology company dedicated to developing technologies to improve outcomes for patients with acute or chronic organ failure. The company was established as a spin out of the University of Oxford in 2008 and is now part of the Terumo Group. OrganOx is a pioneer in normothermic machine perfusion (NMP). Founded in 1921, Terumo Corporation (TSE:4543) strives to fulfill its mission of “Contributing to Society through Healthcare” by providing a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions. The Global Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist plays a key role in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent to meet OrganOx’s growing global workforce needs. Working as part of the Global Human Resources team, this role plays a critical part in building candidate pipelines, supporting end-to-end recruitment activity, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for both candidates and hiring managers. The Global TA Specialist will leverage a variety of sourcing methods and digital tools to identify diverse talent across multiple geographies and functions, with a particular focus on technical, quality, and operational roles within the medtech sector. The Global TA Specialist will provide administrative support to the recruitment process, including interview scheduling and reporting on TA metrics. There will also be the opportunity to support the development of OrganOx’s employer brand and contribute to continuous improvement in recruitment processes, data integrity and candidate experience. Candidate Sourcing – partner with Regional TA Leads to identify, attract and engage potential candidates for current and future vacancies across global locations using a variety of talent attraction and sourcing methods (Linked In, job boards, professional networks, referrals, events and market research). Interviewing – conduct structured initial telephone or video interviews to assess candidate suitability, motivation, and alignment with OrganOx’s values and mission Administrative Support – provide administrative support to the TA function including scheduling interviews, maintaining accurate ATS records, and contributing to TA reporting and metrics Candidate Management – manage candidate communication and engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience with timely, constructive feedback Requisition Management – partner with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to manage assigned vacancies within the ATS, ensuring data accuracy and compliance Collaboration – work closely with hiring managers, Regional TA Leads, and HR colleagues globally to understand workforce needs, align attraction and sourcing strategies, and support recruitment campaigns Talent Pipelining – conduct proactive market and talent mapping to build pipelines for business-critical and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring readiness for future growth Market Insight & Data – provide data-driven insights on sourcing performance, talent availability, and competitor activity to inform recruitment strategies Employer Branding – partner with Regional TA Leads and marketing to support the consistent external promotion of OrganOx’s employer brand through candidate communication, social media engagement, and talent network building Compliance & Ethics - Ensure all recruitment activity is conducted in line with global data protection regulations, equal employment opportunity principles, and OrganOx’s Code of Conduct and company policies Adhere to the letter and spirit of OrganOx’s Code of Conduct and all other company policies Proven experience as a Recruitment Researcher/Talent Sourcer within either an internal Talent Acquisition function or in a candidate sourcing focused Recruitment Agency role Demonstrable experience in candidate attraction and sourcing utilising a variety of methods (Linked In, networking, CRM tools, referrals, social media, recruitment marketing) Experienced in market and talent mapping on an international level Intermediate proficiency in EXCEL to include pivot tables, pivot charts and VLOOKUPS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess candidate attraction and sourcing strategies, and make data-driven decisions Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (preferably Workable), data analytics tools, and social media recruitment platforms A degree in Human Resources, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience in talent acquisition Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment research with a strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation race, or any other characteristics protected by law.