Talent Acquisition Specialist

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. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 The Opportunity The Recruiter role will provide full life cycle recruiting to include candidate sourcing, consultation with hiring managers, candidate interviews, and offers. The Recruiter will work closely with managers and HR Business Partners to understand the recruiting needs of the business, anticipate hiring needs and proactively identify and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to meet those needs in a cost effective, timely manner. This position is an onsite role based in Minnetonka, MN. What You'll Do Partners with managers to identify needs, job specifications, and qualifications necessary to fill positions. Develops and implements organizational recruiting strategies to attract and find the best qualified candidates; is able to sell to candidates the company, the function and role. Creates recruitment advertising and online postings. Sources candidates through online social networking and job boards, community involvement, professional networking, local media resources, employee referrals, agency referrals and other sources as needed. Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified, including skills, education, and experience and also competency and company culture alignment. Conducts interviews by evaluating employment factors such as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge and abilities and other data relevant to the selection process. Partners with HR Business Partners and managers to further evaluate candidates after on-site interviews. Ensures candidates meet minimum job requirements. Prepares, extends and negotiates competitive job offers. Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR and ensures a high level of customer service. Keeps hiring managers informed throughout the recruitment process. Develops and executes on innovative methods to source, evaluate, and pipeline external passive, diverse candidates for potential employment. Maintains integrity of all staffing process records within Workday applicant tracking system, Manages external vendor relationships with key hires or hard to fill requisitions. Strives for continuous improvement on key performance metrics such as time-to-fill and satisfaction surveys. Attends recruitment events as needed. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Accesses and utilizes HR information systems and data to run reports and validate, analyze, and utilize global employee data. Completes recruitment projects as requested. Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned. Education and Experience You'll Bring Required Bachelor's Degree Experience with sourcing and building candidate pipelines. Strong organizational and time management skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with recruiting team members, HR team, hiring managers and external contacts. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and respond quickly to change. Ability to work independently. Self-starter / Self-motivated. Interest and ability to move into a full-cycle recruitment position. Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word and Excel. Preferred Knowledge of employment laws and regulations is helpful. Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Internet. Working knowledge of Workday is a plus. Capable of handling multiple tasks, good problem resolution, prioritization skills, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and networks. Ability to follow up, communicate effectively and work with all levels within an organization. Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Recruiting DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14900 Minnetonka Industrial Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter