Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Leads proactive, end-to-end talent acquisition for critical and niche roles. Partners with hiring managers and business leaders, develops sourcing and talent attraction strategies, uses market intelligence and recruitment analytics to guide workforce planning, builds diverse talent pipelines, improves candidate experience and recruitment processes, and supports long-term organizational growth and inclusive hiring.
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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.co.uk. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

  • Reporting to UK Talent Acquisition Manager 
  • Based 3 core days in Maidenhead office (Tues, Wed & Thurs) 

We're looking for an experienced recruiter who is naturally curious and commercially minded.  This is a role for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, partnering with stakeholders at all levels and spotting opportunities that others might miss. Someone who doesn't wait for requisitions to land, but is already mapping markets, engaging talent and thinking about what's next.

What you'll be doing

  • Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders, providing expert advice and challenge throughout the hiring process
  • Develop proactive talent attraction and sourcing strategies aligned to current and future business priorities
  • Use market intelligence, competitor insight and talent mapping to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning
  • Identify, engage and nurture diverse talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
  • Act as a talent market expert, sharing insights on hiring trends, availability of skills and competitor activity
  • Drive an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every interaction reflects AbbVie's values and employer brand
  • Influence stakeholders to make timely, data-driven hiring decisions that balance speed, quality and diversity
  • Lead complex and niche recruitment projects, managing multiple priorities whilst delivering against ambitious hiring goals
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment processes, challenge traditional approaches and introduce innovative solutions
  • Partner closely with HR and business leaders to support organisational growth, capability building and long-term talent planning
  • Champion inclusive hiring practices and ensure recruitment activities support AbbVie's commitment to diversity and belonging
  • Use data and recruitment analytics to identify trends, measure success and make recommendations for continuous improvement

Qualifications

This is a role for a recruiter who enjoys understanding our business, influencing stakeholders and solving difficult hiring challenges, not simply managing requisitions.  We are looking for curiosity, the ability to influence, commercial awareness and talent intelligence.

You'll likely be successful in this role if you:

  • Have significant end-to-end recruitment experience within a fast-paced environment
  • Are highly proactive and take ownership of delivering results
  • Bring credibility and confidence when partnering with hiring managers and business leaders
  • Enjoy using market intelligence, data and insights to influence decisions
  • Are naturally inquisitive and take the time to understand the challenges behind the hiring brief
  • Extensive experience sourcing and talent mapping just as much as managing active recruitment
  • Have experience recruiting within pharmaceuticals, healthcare or another specialist industry

Additional Information

AbbVie's UK offices in Maidenhead prioritise accessibility and employee well-being, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The office includes a large car park for easy access, as well as step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. The workspace features assistive technologies and adaptable workstations, fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally, there is a dedicated quiet zone for those who prefer to work without distraction. This area maximizes natural light and is strategically positioned for easy access with minimal noise disturbances. If you need specific information or have questions about accessibility arrangements, please let us know during the process.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Skills Required

  • Significant end-to-end recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive ownership and demonstrated ability to deliver recruitment results
  • Credibility and confidence partnering with hiring managers and business leaders
  • Experience using market intelligence, data, and insights to influence hiring decisions
  • Strong curiosity and ability to understand underlying business challenges behind hiring briefs
  • Extensive sourcing and talent-mapping experience
  • Recruitment experience within pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or another specialist industry

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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