Talent Acquisition Specialist – Temporary Contract

PSI CRO AG

. Develop, post, and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • AustriaMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, with a strong focus on candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement. Proficient in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment metrics to enhance the hiring process and promote a positive candidate experience.

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Full-Cycle RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionApplicant Tracking SystemsLinkedIn RecruiterStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Candidate ScreeningJob AdvertisingRecruitment MetricsMarket InsightsInterview FeedbackRecruitment ChannelsCandidate PipelinesAssessment TechniquesSourcing StrategiesRecruitment Materials

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship-BuildingCollaborationPositive Candidate ExperienceStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInJob BoardsMS OfficeApplicant Tracking System

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyTalent PoolsReferral Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, post, and maintain engaging job advertisements and recruitment materials
Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, talent pools, referral programs, and other recruitment channels
Conduct candidate screening, first-round interviews, and assessments
Provide comprehensive interview feedback to hiring managers
Maintain the Applicant Tracking System with candidate, requisition, and recruitment activity records
Develop candidate pipelines for open and future opportunities within PSI
Partner with hiring managers to understand business and recruitment needs
Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process
Promote the employer brand and deliver a positive candidate experience
Prepare and present recruitment metrics, market insights, and hiring activity reports to hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership
Liaise and collaborate with recruitment agencies and other sourcing partners to attract and assess talent, if applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Previous experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition
Previous recruitment experience within the Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industries is an advantage
Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing channels to attract passive and active candidates
Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
Full working proficiency in German
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be legally based and authorized to work in Austria

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to support clinical research by hiring talent that contributes to life-changing medical advancements
A global and collaborative work environment
Extensive training and a supportive team culture
A fair and attractive salary and benefits package
Potential extension of the one-year employment contract depending on business needs