Talent Acquisition Lead/Associate Director
About Astellas:
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit. The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead with strong in-country market knowledge who can help establish a new hiring hub and thereafter, ensure that Astellas quickly and effectively secures the best talent aligned to deliver its strategic objectives globally through a team and an outsourced provider.
You will be an articulate influencer who can ensure global best practices are followed, whilst demonstrating an appreciation for local TA nuances.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognize that our employees enjoy having balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving continuous improvements to ensure Astellas processes and technology can support attracting and selecting top talent for Astellas.
- Overseeing the strategic partnership and operations of the relevant RPOs as well as internal teams of Talent Acquisition professionals.
- Partnering with HR and business stakeholders in the strategic workforce planning process to ensure continuity with acquisition processes and staffing.
- Harmonizes talent acquisition policies, processes, and practices globally and identifies where customization is necessary to meet regulatory, privacy, legal, or cultural requirements.
- Harmonizes talent acquisition policies, processes, and practices globally and identifies where customization is necessary to meet regulatory, privacy, legal, or cultural requirements.
- Stays abreast of new trends in the industry and marketplace and maintains up-to-date knowledge of recruiting issues and trends, related analytics, and labour laws that have short and long-term implications in our recruiting efforts.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Proven track record of developing people and leading high-performing internal teams and third-party suppliers, in a fast-paced, global environment.
- A deep understanding of how to run a high-quality, full cycle recruiting process, using reporting and analytics to shape sourcing and recruiting strategies.
- Consistent track record in driving efficiencies with the use of relevant technologies, processes, and workflows.
- Proven success of partnering with and influencing stakeholders cross-functionally, at all levels.
- Exposure to, and understanding of the most current diversity recruiting, recruiting solutions, and employment branding strategies.
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, either BA or BS or equivalent.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- This position is based in Warsaw, Poland
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 3 days per week in the Warsaw office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.