Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Syneos Health

. Serve as a strategic business partner to hiring managers and customers .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • ChinaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing methodologies, and building diverse talent pools. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and CRM tools while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTalent Acquisition Specialist ExperienceStrategic Sourcing MethodologiesWorkday ProficiencyCreative Recruitment Techniques

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Direct SourcingRecruiting StrategiesCandidate ScreeningData Accuracy in ATSNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsCRM SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteJob BoardsNetworking Platforms

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryCRO ExperienceMarket InsightsRecruitment Best PracticesTalent Landscape Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic business partner to hiring managers and customers
Execute full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions
Develop recruiting strategies and implement candidate sourcing and recruitment action plans
Advise hiring managers on effective and efficient recruiting processes
Share recruitment best practices and maintain current market, legal, and recruitment trend knowledge
Develop sourcing methodologies to identify qualified candidates
Build diverse talent pools across multiple business units
Create strategic hiring plans aligned with current and future resource demands
Present pre-qualified candidates to hiring managers
Develop and negotiate offers and create the onboarding experience for new hires
Provide market insights, talent landscape expertise, and regular hiring-process updates
Use applicant tracking systems, CRM systems, job boards, advertising, networking, and employee referrals for sourcing
Monitor sourcing methods and recommend improvements
Provide creative solutions for hard-to-fill requisitions and competitive intelligence
Conduct screening interviews, prepare candidate profiles, submit shortlisted candidates, lead post-interview debriefs, and extend verbal offers
Ensure data accuracy in the Applicant Tracking System
Maintain communication with hiring managers and HR colleagues
Mentor and train new Talent Acquisition Specialists as a system and process SME
Identify process improvements and partner with Talent Acquisition leadership to improve efficiency
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter in a corporate or agency environment
Proven track record in direct sourcing and managing an end-to-end recruiting process
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong business acumen and ability to think and influence strategically
Experience utilizing creative recruitment techniques and measuring results
Ability to work with multifunctional teams and all organizational levels
Strong problem-solving, influencing, negotiating, facilitating, and partnership skills
Ability to build relationships with line management, employees, and HR teams
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands without missing deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience as a full-cycle Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter supporting a CRO or in the Pharmaceutical industry
Experience working with Workday
Experience with a CRM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition
Total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, under the Americans with Disabilities Act