Talent Acquisition Specialist

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across the talent acquisition function. Supporting Recruiters and Hiring Managers, you will enhance our commitment to being a world-class, Talent Acquisition organization. You will provide administrative & operations support to the Talent Acquisition team. This role will contribute to creating and maintaining efficient work processes, systems and programs and provide professional level of recruiting support background and experience to carry out responsibilities in a variety of areas within Talent Acquisition.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Coordinate complex interview schedules and assist with candidate travel arrangements and reimbursements as needed.
• Facilitate onsite interviews for candidates and interview panels including greeting and checking in candidates, ordering lunches, and walking candidates out.
• Conduct reference checks as needed.
• Handle administrative needs of Talent Acquisition team as requested, and TA event/meeting planning and coordination.
• Assure that all aspects of the recruiting process, policies, and procedures are in compliance with employment regulations and laws at all levels as well as with Exelixis internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining requisitions and recruiting information in the applicant tracking system.
• Assist with completing various Talent Acquisition internal audits (file retention policy).
• Responsible for coordinating debrief sessions for interview panel, recruiter and hiring manager (may also participate).
• Responsible for sourcing potential candidates via cold call, social media outlets or employee referrals.
• Establish strong internal and external relationships.
• Special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A/B.S.) from four-year college or university
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience. May require certification in assigned area.

Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:

• A minimum of two to three years related experience, preferred or,
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent organizational with strong attention to detail work ethic.
• Excellent skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to effectively complete work within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills with Advanced level required, including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all employee levels.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and team based environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to analyze information, prepare appropriate recommendations and effectively implement various TA initiatives.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $71,000 - $99,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER 
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.