What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist & Project Leader position at Bachem?
A Brief Overview
As the HR Talent Acquisition Specialist & Project Leader, this individual will be responsible for partnering with business leaders to efficiently source well-qualified candidates and coordinate all aspects of the hiring process, engaging active recruiting strategies, developing an ongoing and diverse pipeline of qualified candidates and ensuring a positive onboarding experience for all new hires. Additionally, this individual will collaborate and drive projects both within HR and cross-functionally. This role requires a consultative approach coupled with subject matter expertise in current sourcing and selection strategies, HR operations, digitally shared services, process transformation, change management, and data / analytic based methodologies.
What You Will Do
Talent Strategy & Workforce Alignment:
Required:
Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.
Total Rewards
We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.
Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
As the HR Talent Acquisition Specialist & Project Leader, this individual will be responsible for partnering with business leaders to efficiently source well-qualified candidates and coordinate all aspects of the hiring process, engaging active recruiting strategies, developing an ongoing and diverse pipeline of qualified candidates and ensuring a positive onboarding experience for all new hires. Additionally, this individual will collaborate and drive projects both within HR and cross-functionally. This role requires a consultative approach coupled with subject matter expertise in current sourcing and selection strategies, HR operations, digitally shared services, process transformation, change management, and data / analytic based methodologies.
What You Will Do
Talent Strategy & Workforce Alignment:
- Partner with Hiring Managers and HRBPs to clarify role purpose, competencies, and success profiles; advise on market realities and compensation alignment.
- Translate workforce plans into prioritized requisitions, sourcing strategies, and timelines.
- Provide market intelligence (supply/demand, salary trends, competitive insights) to guide hiring decisions.
- Build and nurture pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, professional associations, campus partnerships, and community outreach.
- Operationalize diversity sourcing tactics and inclusive language in all outreach and postings.
- Maintain talent pools for recurring and hard‑to‑fill roles (scientific/GMP, technical, corporate).
- Screen candidates via structured criteria and job‑relevant assessments; ensure consistent evaluation rubrics.
- Coordinate interviews (panel composition, scheduling, tools, briefing decks) and conduct debriefs to drive fair decisions.
- Orchestrate clear, timely communication to candidates throughout the process.
- For frontline staff positions, prepare and extend compliant offer packages; facilitate negotiations aligned to internal equity and market data.
- Present verbal offers, prepare & send offer letters to selected candidates
- Ensure postings and hiring practices comply with California pay transparency (include salary range and benefits language), EEOC, ADA, FLSA, and immigration/I‑9 requirements.
- Keep ATS/HRIS records pristine and audit-ready; maintain data privacy and retention standards.
- Track and analyze TA metrics; provide weekly hiring status updates to HR team
- Manage and contribute to HR projects focused on process transformation, change enablement, and digital shared services to enhance Talent Acquisition effectiveness.
- Recommend and implement process improvements such as interview calibration, building professor networks, strengthening college relations, expanding internship programs, automation, and refreshing content.
- Drive initiatives to improve candidate experience, leverage data analytics for recruitment insights, and collaborate with global HR teams to align strategies and share best practices.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
- 4 years full‑cycle recruiting experience; proven success with structured selection and stakeholder partnership.
- Proficiency with ATS/HRIS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools; strong Excel for reporting.
- Working knowledge of California requirements (pay transparency, EEO/ADA, I‑9).
- Excellent communication, influencing, and project coordination skills.
- Experience recruiting in pharmaceutical/biotech or GMP‑regulated environments.
- Exposure to immigration processes (e.g., H‑1B/L‑1 sponsorship coordination) and global hiring considerations.
- Employer branding, campus relations, or community outreach program experience.
- Data fluency (pipelines, conversion rates, source effectiveness, offer acceptance).
Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.
Total Rewards
We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.
Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Salary : $73,825 - $101,510