Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary:
The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist will provide full recruiting life cycle support to include candidate sourcing, application, and resume review, consult with Hiring Managers, candidate interviews, and offer process. The TA Specialist will support the drive for best in class recruiting practices and strategies. The TA Specialist will work with the Talent Acquisition team to identify the best talent to fill open positions in a timely manner and in compliance with regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will assist with the full recruitment cycle including creative sourcing solutions to identify, attract, and hire best in class talent in a timely and cost-effective manner for our Commercial Hub in San Francisco, CA, Parsippany, NJ office and the Science Center (San Diego).
* Utilize job boards, social media, networking events, and other channels to attract and engage potential candidates.
* Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
* Assist with employer branding initiatives, including social media outreach and job postings.
* Support the development of talent pipelines for critical and frequently recruited roles.
* Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
* Stay informed of industry trends, recruitment best practices, and market conditions.

Education:
* Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, life science, or related field required
* Minimum 2 years full life cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting. Pharmaceutical or Biotech strongly preferred.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Demonstrated knowledge in utilizing progressive sourcing options such as direct sourcing, web-based recruitment tools, networking, employee referrals, college, and diversity recruitment.
* Familiarity with behavioral interviewing techniques (Targeted Selection)
* Excellent customer service skills and an ability to offer a highly consultative approach when collaborating with internal and external clients.
* Strong verbal, written and presentation skills and demonstrated strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* Ability to track and implement recruitment metrics.
* High attention to detail, problem solving skills and eager to learn.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work setting is consistent of a typical pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with production areas, offices, and cubicles.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.