Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health. 

Q2 Solutions Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Manager, based in the central belt of Scotland, within commuting distance of our expanding Livingston facility. 

The selected candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic HR team and will run the recruitment efforts for the EMEA region, with most of the sourcing taking place in the UK, but extending to South Africa, Bulgaria and other European countries as required.  The roles being sourced range across all levels of education and experience, from high Science to Operator, including Individual Contributor, Management and Leadership roles. 

Essential Functions

• Assist senior staffing management with regular evaluations of the applicant pool and assess, track and report on time to hire, cost to hire, diversity of hires, to identify trends and cost effectiveness

• Participate in special staffing projects as assigned including Applicant Tracking System implementation and maintenance as well as representing the company at recruiting events and professional conferences

• Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline staffing procedures and periodically evaluation contracts/relationships with external vendors such as recruiting agencies, job boards, background companies and other staffing contractors.  Provide recommendations for modifications

• Provide liaison with managers at all levels to complete detailed recruiting strategy documents and confirm job duties and responsibilities and business needs

• Provide training to line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required

• Assist with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance

• Meet with functional business leaders and line management to communicate and deliver staffing solutions for a geographically distributed organization as assigned.  May require occasional interaction with executive management

• With limited guidance, provide coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management managers to effectively support staffing goals

• Maintain data needed to improve policies and practices; recommend and implement enhancements to support a diverse workforce; ensure recruiters comply with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures, particularly for applicant tracking

• Keep abreast of market trends and demand impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates; coordinate with the compensation team on salary offer considerations and equity concerns

• Support activities and initiatives associated with change management involving reorganizations, mergers/acquisitions and transfers to ensure compliance with local legislation

• Provide advice and guidance to more junior members of the staffing team

Required Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 4 yeas experience within a staffing function as a recruiter or combination of recruiter and specialist experience with the ability to take ownership of recruitment processes

• Strong experience of influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation

• Hands on experience of passive sourcing techniques including LinkedIn and headhunting

• Ability to create recruitment strategies for hiring and present data to the wider business