Sr. Recruiter

Pay Rate: BR / Bill Rate: BRJob Title: Senior RecruiterThermo Fisher Scientific is looking for a talented senior recruiter that can add value beyond transactional tasks by pursuing creative and inventive opportunities to refine and improve process, interview skills, identifying strategies, potential trends/issues, and have critical conversations on sourcing strategies, market trends, and compensation issues. The ability to successfully create a sense of urgency and influence others without authority as an internal consultant to educate partners on process, procedure and best practices is required. This is a high volume, full-life cycle recruiting opportunity with a dynamic organization. This position will be a part of our Corporate Talent Acquisition division located in San Jose, CA or remote Responsibilities: Partner with geographically dispersed Hiring Managers and HR to develop recruiting strategies and execution plans that will meet the demands of a growing business. This position will entail all aspects of recruiting including discussions with managers on hiring needs and priorities. Improve quality of job descriptions. Source from a variety of channels including cold calling, internet searches and networking to develop a pipeline of qualified diverse candidates. Interview and close candidates. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders by delivering on commitments and demonstrating high level of customer service on all hiring initiatives. Some local and domestic travel may be required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or relevant equivalent experience (10+ or more years of professional recruiting experience). Five or more years of superior full life cycle corporate recruiting and/or search firm/RPO experience; including: 1) consistent track record of delivering high-level talent acquisition solutions and strategies; 2) candidate assessment; 3) marketplace intelligence and geographic awareness; 4) consultative relationship builds with hiring managers and candidates; and 5) timely fills with quality candidates. Demonstrated success with direct sourcing methodology and internet sourcing, including: 1) internet sourcing and conducting boolean searches; 2) mining databases; 3) cold-calling, networking, and other creative methods for both functional and technical positions. Proven experience and knowledge creating sourcing maps and strategies for comprehensive and focused approach to finding niche talent in engineering, or other directly related Research & Development function. Previous experience working in heavily matrix organizations. Experience recruiting for various role levels from administrative to Senior Management. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with speedy response time and follow up. Demonstrated experience in managing time and workload to successfully work onsite as well as recruiting for remote locations. Proficiency in MS Office products and recruiting Applicant Tracking Systems (Kenexa preferred). Working knowledge of employment laws and other applicable regulations. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Patient, communicative, team player that is detail oriented and has outstanding interpersonal skills. Willingness and ability to travel to locations as needed, approximately 10% of time. Proficiency with competency-based interviewing techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Experience within biotechnology/healthcare or hi tech industry. Strong negotiation and candidate closing skills. Knowledge of OFCCP regulations. Creative mindset for suggesting ideas that improve team's ability to meet hiring objectives. Ability to understand and talk about functional areas including engineering, life science, medical device, and overall business acumen. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.