Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist

Sern BioScience is expanding and searching for a dedicated Recruitment Specialist to support the hiring needs of a growing organization. This individual will be responsible for the end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and promoting positive experiences for any level of engagement opportunity. Experience in biotech / pharmaceutical manufacturing not required, however would give candidates a technical advantage in this role. Strong communication, organization, discretion, and integrity are qualities desired in the role. As an internal service provider, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners will ensure success for this position. A great opportunity for an independent recruiter to focus on one client or an HR professional to join a supportive team.

Sern BioScience develops and manufactures novel drug products for a variety of pharmaceutical applications. We aim to build a workforce that is collaborative, creative, and kind. In addition to the skills required of the role, qualified candidates will approach their work with integrity and enthusiasm to promote a positive work culture. Employees are awarded generous PTO accrual, low-cost health benefits, and a 5% 401(k) contribution that does not require an employee match or vesting. Want to learn more about what we do, who we are, and how you can contribute? We look forward to seeing your application.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares recruitment materials and attends recruitment events
• Networks with potential hires through professional groups, social media, hiring events, and through direct communication
• Sources and recruits candidates using Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Screens resumes and job applications with direction from department hiring managers
• Conducts initial phone interviews to create shortlists of qualified candidates
• Schedules candidate interviews and assists candidates with travel arrangements
• Creates offer letters, ensures background and reference checks are complete
• Nurtures positive relationships with candidates and partnership organizations
• Trains and guides hiring panels to ensure legal compliance and successful interviewing techniques and assessment methods
• Works with department managers to develop and update job descriptions
• Coordinates Employee Referral Program
• Collaborates with hiring managers to identify current and future employment needs
• Tracks hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire
• Participates in job fairs and college recruitments
• Provides reporting for quarterly and annual hiring plans
• Promotes Company's reputation as an employer of choice
• May cross train on additional HR and Administrative functions
• May assist with onboarding new employees and other Human Resources tasks
• Performs back up to administrative duties deemed necessary by the Company
• Scope of work may increase to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits Summary : Sern employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Sern covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

The Corporate Headquarters of Sern BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.