Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

Internal title: Talent Sourcing Specialist

Talent Acquisition at Dechra is growing! We're looking to recruit a motivated and personable Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our global Talent Team. The successful candidate will work to support the Group Talent Partner, VP of HR (PDRA) and wider operational business with the direct sourcing and selection of candidates across the wider Dechra organisation, with a specific focus on vacancies within our Global Product Development & Regulatory Affairs (PDRA) division.

The Talent Sourcing Specialist will also provide support on global HR & Talent Acquisition projects where necessary.

Role Responsibility

The Challenge

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Source high quality talent across a wide range of Dechra vacancies across our Global PDRA division and the wider organisation
• Utilise tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Global ATS system (TribePad) and other recruitment tools to proactively build and engage with a diverse pipeline of candidates for future Dechra vacancies
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and other key stakeholders across the organisation, offering talent advice and guidance where appropriate
• Assist with the creation of job descriptions and adverts to support the direct sourcing strategy
• Support with the implementation of the Dechra Talent Brand and EVP
• Manage interview arrangements and general talent acquisition administration
• Work with external stakeholders such as universities and colleges to promote Dechra
• Work on a number of roles simultaneously and meet expectations
• Undertake volume recruitment exercises
• Assist the Group Talent Partner with the day to day administration of the global ATS system
• Maintain databases, reports and records as agreed with the Group Talent Partner
• Liaise with external agency suppliers where necessary and manage external recruitment processes on behalf of the hiring manager

The Ideal Candidate

About You

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Previous experience of recruiting for talent within a Pharmaceutical, Regulatory, Technical or Scientific environment (either agency or in-house)
• Experience of supporting recruitment campaigns for scarce talent
• Previous experience of working closely with internal stakeholders of all levels
• Previous experience of working in a shared service centre environment with exposure to wide array of HR activities
• Experience working with a global ATS system (TribePad preferred)
• Experience recruiting globally

About the Company

About Your Application

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC