Manager - Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Job Title Manager - Talent Acquisition

Career Level: D3

Introduction to role

We are looking for a results-driven Recruitment Manager (IC) to independently manage end-to-end hiring while partnering closely with business stakeholders. This role focuses on delivering high-quality talent through effective sourcing, strong stakeholder management, expertise in AI platforms and data-driven recruitment practices. Ready to shape how we attract the people who power life-changing science?

Accountabilities

Lead and execute end-to-end recruitment for a defined portfolio, from intake briefing through to offer and onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs, advise on market insights and design targeted hiring strategies that balance speed, quality and diversity.

Use AI platforms, digital tools and data to build sourcing strategies, track funnel performance and continuously improve time-to-hire and quality-of-hire.

Manage the country relocation process for new hires, coordinating with internal partners and external vendors to ensure a smooth transition.

Conduct interviews and pre-selection assessments, providing clear recommendations based on role requirements and behavioural fit.

Oversee offer management, including negotiation within policy, and ensure all hiring administration is accurate, compliant and timely.

Collaborate with colleagues across the global recruitment community to share best practices, pilot new approaches and drive innovation in how we attract talent.

Champion our employer brand in every interaction, ensuring candidates experience a transparent, respectful and engaging process. This applies to both lateral & campus recruitments alike.

Good experience with ATS platforms & AI based hiring tools like LinkedIn AI / Hiring Assist etc.

Essential Skills/Experience

Develop strong relationships within the Global Recruitment organization to gather input for creating effective marketing strategies, processes, and standards to measure success

• Ensure all communication messages and materials provide consistent messaging aligned with the corporate position and adhere to the brand guidelines.
• Facilitate responses and engagement within recruitment-related social network platforms by monitoring activity, collaborating with relevant teams, and drafting accurate responses.
• Assist managers in analyzing recruitment channels such as employee referral programs, job boards, social networks, events, advertisements, websites, emails, and campaigns to optimize performance.
• Coordinate and deliver the Global Employee Referral Program, ensuring the process is effectively executed across targeted segments within the organization.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Marketing agencies to develop or review all communications intended for candidates, applicants, and new hires, ensuring alignment with recruitment brand strategies and messaging.
• Gather and analyze candidate feedback from multiple sources to enhance recruitment strategies and communication effectiveness.
• Strategically contribute to College Relations and participate in career fairs and conferences to maintain brand consistency and optimize outreach efforts.

Desirable Skills/Experience

Experience working with AI-enabled sourcing or recruitment platforms.

Background in managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Exposure to relocation processes or mobility coordination within a country.

Familiarity with data-driven recruitment metrics and dashboards.

Comfort working in cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct line management.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to

inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge

perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that

doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual

flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, talent professionals join a global community that powers the enterprise to move faster and smarter for patients every day. Working alongside bright, digitally savvy colleagues, there is freedom to experiment with new technology, apply data-driven thinking and turn ideas into reality at pace. Curiosity is encouraged, smart risks are supported, and impact is visible as better hiring directly enables scientific breakthroughs that change lives. With varied projects, room to grow in different directions and recognition for strong performance, this is a place where ambitious self-starters can build a powerful reputation while contributing to something that truly matters.

If this role sounds like the next step in your journey, apply now and help shape the future of talent at AstraZeneca!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.