Talent Acquisition Lead

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I’m delighted to be growing my recruitment team at Coronado Research. We need a talented Talent Acquisition Lead with an understanding of clinical trials to join our team.

The Talent team at Coronado Research plays a critical role in building the foundation of our rapidly growing organization. By driving exceptional hiring standards, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of engagement, we are dedicated to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent in the clinical trial space.

As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you’ll report directly to our Chief Talent Officer and take ownership of our talent strategy, workforce planning, and hiring operations. In this role, you’ll serve as an expert advisor to leaders across all business areas, ensuring seamless talent acquisition and operational support. From designing and executing hiring processes to optimizing vendor relationships and onboarding practices, you’ll play a key role in scaling our team and enabling our growth.

If you’re passionate about building world-class talent functions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are excited to innovate in a remote-first culture, this is the role for you!

What you’ll be doing Processes

1. Develop Best Practices: Build and implement efficient, low-cost talent acquisition processes and systems to meet hiring needs across all departments.
2. Documentation: Create essential hiring materials such as job descriptions, candidate briefings, interview schedules, and assessment frameworks.
3. Playbook Creation: Develop a Talent Acquisition playbook that maps out all processes, ensuring scalability and consistency as the team grows.
4. Optimise Systems: Continuously refine systems and processes to elevate the overall talent acquisition offering. Promote the use of innovative technologies, including AI, to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Hiring

1. Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead the recruitment process end-to-end, from sourcing and interviewing to negotiating offers and onboarding.
2. High-Quality Talent: Strive for excellence by attracting and hiring top-tier talent across all functions.
3. Market Mapping: Stay ahead of hiring demands by consistently mapping the talent market and maintaining readiness for upcoming recruitment projects.
4. Data-Driven: Track and analyse hiring metrics, setting ambitious goals around timelines, quality, and diversity.

Strategy

1. Workforce Planning: Partner with business leaders to design organisational structures and ensure optimal team efficiency.
2. Market Insights: Conduct in-depth market research to provide hiring managers with actionable insights on talent trends and competitor landscapes.
3. Broader Initiatives: Lead initiatives such as succession planning, organisational development, and employee engagement to support broader talent objectives.

Operations

1. Project Resourcing: Collaborate with business development teams to develop resourcing plans for future projects.
2. Competitor Analysis: Research competitor offerings to inform workforce strategy and hiring practices.
3. Employer Branding: Create marketing materials and elevate Coronado’s employer brand to attract top talent.
4. Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships and manage processes for consultant contracts, IR35 assessments, and procurement (e.g., hardware or real estate).

Culture

1. Onboarding: Design and implement an engaging onboarding experience to set new hires up for success.
2. Employee Engagement: Champion a remote-first culture by organizing in-person events and fostering connections within a growing, dispersed workforce.

This role is for you if you:

1. Talent Enthusiast: Have a passion for attracting and developing exceptional talent, with experience in recruitment and talent.