Talent Acquisition Specialist Saint Louis, MO

Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist job nt Louis, MO. This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with a hybrid onsite and remote work schedule at the Geneoscopy office. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage full-cycle recruitment efforts - from identifying needs and sourcing candidates to facilitating interviews and securing top-tier hires. This role is essential to filling key positions with high-performing individuals promptly and efficiently.

In addition, this position will play a key role in strengthening our employer brand to ensure we attract, hire, and retain individuals who align with our values and contribute to the Company's long-term success.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across all departments (e.g., Finance, Laboratory, Research and Development, Commercial, Marketing), supporting roles from entry-level through executive.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR Peers to design, implement, and optimize recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines by proactively sourcing active and passive candidates through databases, professional networks, social media, and referrals.
• Conduct candidate screenings, schedule interviews, and manage feedback loops to ensure a streamlined and engaging candidate experience.
• Utilize screening assessment tools to evaluate candidate competencies and skill sets where appropriate.
• Track and report recruitment metrics (e.g., time to hire, source of hire, conversion rates) to continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Organize and represent the Company at hiring events, career fairs, and networking functions to promote brand awareness and attract high-quality talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess talent needs, build job descriptions, and ensure recruitment best practices are consistently applied.
• Educate hiring managers and stakeholders on effective interviewing, inclusive hiring, and employment branding.
• Manage all candidate communication from application through offer acceptance and onboarding to ensure a seamless transition into the organization.
• Coordinate with HR peers and department leaders to facilitate comprehensive onboarding experiences that drive early engagement and retention.
• Regularly solicit feedback from new hires and managers to refine recruitment and onboarding practices to improve long-term employee success.
• Serve as a trusted partner and advocate for positive employee relations by fostering open communication and trust between staff and leadership.
• Support Company-wide initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, morale, and a sense of belonging across all levels and functions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of programs that promote Company culture, including DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging), recognition programs, and team-building events.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and labor markets to advise stakeholders on hiring strategies and market conditions.
• Uphold and promote Company values throughout the recruitment process and employee lifecycle, modeling professionalism, empathy, and integrity.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior recruiters, sharing best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate relationship management.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the organization, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging about the employee value proposition across all candidate and employee touchpoints.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree.

• Possess 5+ years of functional recruiting experience in a full life-cycle environment.
• Exemplify hands-on experience with recruitment software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Demonstrate competence in sourcing for exceptional passive and active candidates through various resources (web, social, and professional networks).
• Possess a successful track record in recruiting process development and reporting.
• Exemplify strong interviewing skills and familiarity with various interview techniques.
• Possess a solid understanding of human resources practices and labor legislation.
• Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills, while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.
• Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.
• Seek inclusiveness and collaboration, but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.
• Act as a results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Preferred Additional
  
  Experience:
  • Experience recruiting for technical or scientific roles.
  • Experience working in or with companies in the life sciences industry.
  • Understanding of industry-specific…