Talent Acquisition Consultant

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Consultant will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that attracts, engages, and retains top-tier talent to drive enterprise success. This position oversees all aspects of recruitment, employer branding, and talent pipeline development. This individual partners with the hiring managers and leadership team to align hiring initiatives with business goals, ensuring a competitive edge in talent acquisition and retention.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the enterprise mission, vision, culture, and growth objectives
• Provide insight and leadership on industry, hiring, and engagement trends
• Collaborate with executive leadership and HR business partners to understand current and future hiring needs to assist with forecasting workforce needs and develop scalable, future-focused hiring plans
• Develop trust-based relationships across all functions and levels of the company; collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to understand business and talent priorities
• Collaborate with department heads, HR business partners, and hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment plans
• Oversee and work on continuous improvement of the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and extending offers
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to meet the hiring needs of the organization
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and networking
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Prioritize and drive improvements for candidate experience as extension of our culture
• Stay up to date with industry trends, labor market conditions, and competitive hiring best practices to inform recruitment strategies
• Champion our core values in all recruitment and assessment of candidates
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years of talent acquisition experience preferably within the biotech or pharma industry
• Knowledge of Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System
• Strong ability to assess talent
• Strong understanding of talent sourcing strategies, recruitment technologies, and candidate assessment methodologies
• Full cycle recruiting experience with a passion for recruiting and a high bar on talent
• Critical thinker with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with leadership and hiring teams, make thoughtful recommendations and drive alignment
• Adaptable, resilient and embody high leadership & self-awareness capabilities
• Strong communicator and excellent influencer with ability to flex approach as needed to drive solutions
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations impacting recruitment practices
• Self-starter, able to drive work forward within fast-paced, dynamic and high growth environment with a track record of execution
• Expertise in building and executing talent acquisition strategies for both short-term needs and long-term organizational growth
• A startup mindset: adaptable, proactive, and ready to roll up your sleeves
  
  

Hourly Pay: $125 USD - $150 USD

Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/. For the Privacy Notice for California Job Applicants, please see CCPA Applicant Notice.