Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

This requisition is for a future opening. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist ( Contract to Hire ) to support across Abbott’s Medical Device organizations.  The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide full life cycle recruiting to include candidate sourcing, consultation with hiring managers, candidate interviews, and offers.  They will work closely with managers and HR Business Partners to understand the recruiting needs of the business, anticipate hiring needs and proactively identify and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to meet those needs in a cost effective, timely manner. *** Please note that this role is an onsite (4 days per week) role at our Alameda office (1420 Harbor Bay Parkway). What You’ll Work On Partners with managers to identify needs, job specifications, and qualifications necessary to fill positions. Develops and implements organizational recruiting strategies to attract and find the best qualified candidates; is able to sell to candidates the company, the function and role. Creates recruitment advertising and online postings.  Sources candidates through online social networking and job boards, community involvement, professional networking, local media resources, employee referrals, agency referrals and other sources as needed. Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified, including skills, education, and experience and also competency and company culture alignment. Conducts interviews by evaluating employment factors such as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge and abilities and other data relevant to the selection process. Partners with HR Business Partners and managers to further evaluate candidates after on-site interviews. Ensures candidates meet minimum job requirements. Prepares, extends and negotiates competitive job offers. Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR and ensures a high level of customer service. Keeps hiring managers informed throughout the recruitment process. Develops and executes on innovative methods to source, evaluate, and pipeline external passive, diverse candidates for potential employment. Maintains integrity of all staffing process records within Workday applicant tracking system, Manages external vendor relationships with key hires or hard to fill requisitions. Strives for continuous improvement on key performance metrics such as time-to-fill and satisfaction surveys. Attends recruitment events as needed. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory