TA Sourcing Specialist

Join our transformative journey in Talent Acquisition as we revolutionize our global operating model.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in Recruitment and HR while supporting the Talent Acquisition Partner identifying and engaging top-tier candidates for complex, hard-to-fill positions in the AMEA region. This role involves proactive pipeline building and candidate engagement, market research, and competitive intelligence gathering.

 If you're passionate about maintaining positive candidate experiences and collaborating with hiring managers to meet challenging recruitment needs efficiently you may want to check out this opportunity to be a part of our Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities

Ability for RSM facilitation

• Provide strategic consultation to align recruitment with business objectives

Strategic Sourcing

• Conduct targeted resume searches using various platforms and databases
• Implement creative sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates for niche roles
• Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques and advanced filtering to find qualified candidates

Headhunting and Outreach

• Proactively approach potential candidates through professional networks and social media
• Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates for future opportunities

Technical Screening

• Evaluate candidates' qualifications against complex job requirements
• Use structured phone screen techniques to gauge candidates’ proficiency against key requirements

Pipeline Development

• Create and maintain talent pools for hard-to-fill and recurring positions

Market Research and Competitive Intelligence

• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor hiring practices
• Provide insights to the TA team and hiring managers on talent market conditions

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, candidate interactions, and pipeline status
• Generate regular reports on sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and hiring progress
• Analyze data to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness and efficiency

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 100 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

At Syngenta we are focused on talent - we look for committed, collaborative professionals with excellence in execution. Our leaders expect them to identify themselves, develop teams and set an example. Our industry and functions are changing rapidly, therefore we are looking for new members with a strong desire for self-development.

For success in this Talent Acquisition role, the following experience would be valuable:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Additional certifications in talent acquisition or sourcing (e.g., AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter)

Industry Knowledge

• Understanding of talent acquisition principles and best practices

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate relationship management (CRM) tools
• Knowledge of social media platforms and professional networking sites for sourcing

Sourcing Techniques

• Advanced Boolean search methods
• Understanding of various sourcing channels and their effective use

Interview Techniques

• Proficiency in phone screening methods
• Familiarity and understanding of competency based interviewing techniques

Data Analysis

• Knowledge of recruitment metrics and analytics
• Ability to interpret and present sourcing and hiring data

Communication Skills: Strong English communication skills, verbal and written. Knowledge of additional language from the AMEA region is an asset. 

Desirable

Strategic Sourcing: Ability to identify and engage passive candidates
Technology Proficiency:  Mastery of ATS and CRM systems
Analytical Thinking: Data interpretation and reporting
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Relationship Building
Time Management: Ability to handle multiple requisitions simultaneously
Prioritization and organization skills: Meeting deadlines and recruitment targets
Adaptability and Resilience in facing recruitment challenges

Be part of the Syngenta Experience

• Salary and competitive benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern, professional, safe and collaborative environment
• Advanced labor policies (eg flexible work, focus on objectives)
• Individual development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Important:

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta promotes an inclusive culture that embraces differences in all its forms. Here we believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to be the best versions of themselves, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All candidates qualified for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.

This position requires immediate job availability.

This position does not include relocation support.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life

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