About this role
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
As a key member of the West HR and recruiting team, this person will help us shape the future talent profile of West. By identifying and attracting top talent to West for entry and mid-level roles, this recruiting specialist will have the opportunity to play a key role as the organization grows and transforms. This individual will become a partner with client stakeholders, including the site HR team, and will work to develop, communicate and execute jointly on recruiting plans to support the site. He/she will be responsible for recruitment execution that efficiently manages the full life cycle recruiting process, and helps achieve a seamless, positive candidate and client experience no matter what the hiring decision might be. This person will manage key administrative processes to ensure our team is innovative and compliant. Ultimately, he/she will assist West in efficiently delivering on its talent needs to achieve our immediate and future business goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Proactively and strategically source, screen and assess qualified candidates for targeted job requisitions
- Schedules virtual and onsite interviews at all levels, including Executive; communicates arrangements with both candidates and interviewer
- Through innovative solutions, build and maintain a pipeline of qualified and diverse talent for hourly and salaried positions
- Assist with the development and implementation of recruitment plans
- Help to meet hiring needs through planning job fairs, interview days, or other high-volume candidate processing programs that help West most efficiently meet its hiring needs
- Establish and build relationships with other recruiters and HR team to share knowledge, HR trends and experiences to execute best practices enterprise wide
- Manage all activities within the West applicant tracking system (ATS) and accurately track and report recruitment activity data to support staffing metrics from the time a requisition is opened to the time candidates are identified for offer and onboarded
- Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment
- Analyze job descriptions and candidate profiles to determine target profile needs and appropriate match
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
- Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
- Exhibit reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
- Flexible and adapts to changing business needs including supporting a variety of different sites and positions as needed
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in German and English
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- High School Diploma HS/GED required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources preferred with a combination of equivalent experience
Work Experience
- Minimum of 1-year professional work experience required
- Prior experience in a recruiter or recruiting coordinator role preferred
- Experience working with global teams preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication skills. Ability to effectively read, write, and speak in both English and German at a high professional level is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build trust, maximize relationships, and interact with all levels within our organization, are essential
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills are essential. The ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities with deadlines are required
- Extremely detail-oriented, proactive, and organized with the ability to solve problems under tight timelines
- The ability to recognize opportunities and assess risks before they become trends is necessary
- Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Ability to manage a robust pipeline of open requisitions with multiple stakeholders and competing timelines
- Passion for efficiency, automation, and productivity
- Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening. #LI-EP44
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
Other facts
About West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
What you'll do
- The Jr Associate will proactively source, screen, and assess candidates for entry and mid-level roles while managing the full life cycle recruiting process. They will also assist in developing recruitment plans and managing relationships with stakeholders.
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