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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** Job Description **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: - Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. - Free medical coverage for employees\* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO - An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution - Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. - A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. - A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** We currently have an opportunity for a **Talent Acquisition Specialist** to support Abbott’s Medical Device division. **This role is an onsite position and will be based in Plano, TX .** This individual will provide full life cycle recruiting, including candidate sourcing, consultation with hiring leaders, candidate interviews, and offers. They will work closely with leaders and HR Business Partners to understand the recruiting needs of the business, anticipate hiring requirements, and proactively identify and implement sourcing and recruiting strategies to meet those needs in a cost-effective, timely manner. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare! **What You’ll Work On** - Collaborates with management to define roles and required qualifications. - Crafts and executes strategies to attract top talent and effectively communicates the company’s value proposition. - Utilizes various sourcing channels, including digital platforms and community networks, to find candidates. - Evaluates candidates for role suitability and cultural fit based on comprehensive criteria. - Manages the interview process, collaborates with the team for assessments, and ensures candidates fulfill role prerequisites. - Formulates and negotiates attractive job offers. - Fosters strong relationships with all stakeholders and delivers exceptional service. - Keeps management updated throughout the recruitment cycle. - Innovates sourcing and evaluation methods to build a diverse candidate pool. - Ensures accurate record-keeping within the applicant tracking system. - Oversees relationships with external partners for specialized recruitment needs. - Aims to enhance recruitment metrics and stakeholder satisfaction. - Represents the company at recruitment events. - Supports company and regulatory standards, including QMS and EMS compliance. - Engages in effective communication and teamwork across the organization. - Analyzes HR data to inform decision-making and recruitment strategies. - Undertakes recruitment projects and additional tasks as needed. **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience - Minimum professional experience: 2+ years agency or in-house TA experience - Full-cycle recruitment experience of filling entry level to mid-level roles - Proven track record of delivering significant candidate pools in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. - Expertise in creating targe…
Salary estimate
$61,300 – $122,700/yr
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