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Head of Strategic Recruiting

Employer
Southern Research
Location
Birmingham, AL
Start date
Mar 14, 2023

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Discipline
Administration, Human Resources/Recruiting
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time

Job Details

Head of Strategic Recruiting
 

General Summary

Southern Research is a translational research institute that transforms ideas into innovation, and innovation into jobs and economic opportunity. Over its 81-year history, Southern research has developed seven FDA-approved drugs, contributed to the development of over half of chemotherapies currently in use in the US, and served hundreds of commercial, academic, and government partners. We recently unveiled a new strategic plan centered on making Birmingham and Alabama national biotech centers of excellence in partnership with Alabama academic institutions, policymakers, educators, and economic development organizations.

Southern Research is at a pivotal moment in its 81-year history. At the start of 2022, Southern Research launched our new strategic plan focused on translational research in the life sciences. We will invest over $150 million in this new strategy, including development of new facilities, platforms, programs, and most importantly, our people. These investments allow us to offer exciting careers that build cutting-edge industry partnerships, better serve client needs, and drive development of new IP to launch and support startup companies. Every member of our team of scientific and professional staff serves a fundamental role in moving science.

We believe the world's most powerful resource is human potential. We embody an inclusive and courageous team where everyone is empowered to share ideas and where innovation and diversity of thought go hand in hand. We measure what matters and own results as a team. We are motivated to serve communities that are underserved and markets that are overlooked.

Southern Research seeks a mission and values driven Head of Strategic Recruiting, who will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive talent acquisition program to attract and hire world class scientific and professional talent. The Head of Strategic Recruiting is a top management position that reports to the VP of People and Community and supports all talent acquisition functions of the enterprise. This mission-critical role will support strategic hiring for rapid organizational growth, including 100-150 new positions in 2023-2024. 

We are looking for an energetic and nimble executer who thinks critically, relishes details, effectively collaborates with a diverse array of stakeholders, and has demonstrated an interest in scientific research, commercialization, and economic growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive recruiting process to support strategic hiring in collaboration with senior leadership and hiring managers
  • Establish and cultivate the internal and external reputation for highly communicative, efficient, and positive application experience for all applicants that elevates the Southern Research brand as an employer of choice and effectively communicates our Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
  • Align talent acquisition activities to meet business objectives across a variety of business units
  • Identify and grow pipeline of top tier talent that is representative of the community at-large by maintaining proactive and innovative sourcing methods, including utilization of non-traditional sources
  • Assist and guide hiring managers in the evaluation and screening of applicants to facilitate hiring top talent for each position
  • Collaborate with Human Resources team to craft clear, compelling and inclusive job descriptions to attract top talent
  • Manage engagements with search firms and strategic recruiting partners
  • Initiate exceptional onboarding process and hand off to hiring managers and talent development team for completion of onboarding
  • Maintain compliance with all legal requirements associated with recruiting and hiring, including those mandated by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
  • Engage in continuous learning to maintain and grow knowledge base through training, publications, personal networks, and professional organizations
  • Travel as necessary for conferences, job fairs, and candidate meetings
  • Promote and increase utilization of Southern Research employee referral program
  • Maintain and analyze recruiting database and provide regular reports to VP of People and Community and senior leadership
  • Develop and manage departmental budget to ensure efficient and effective use of resources
  • Oversee development and implementation of the department's strategic plan
  • Provide effective leadership, direction, mentorship and evaluation for the talent acquisition team; implement processes and other administrative responsibilities associated with the direct supervision of professional and technical resources of the talent acquisition team; ensure each team member has quarterly objectives established, that performance coaching is provided throughout the year with year-end assessments complete
  • Serve as a leader in exemplifying Southern Research values

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Sociology, or other related field
  • 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with retained search firm(s) or in-house recruiting team(s)
  • Exceptional interviewing, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills combined with a passion for finding world class talent
  • Demonstrated success in leading and directing the work of others
  • Demonstrated success in attracting and building diverse teams
  • Demonstrated success in dynamic, high growth environment
  • Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other database management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in recruiting life sciences or biotech professionals
  • Advanced experience with social media and recruiting sourcing tools
  • Experience recruiting for Federal contractor and familiarity with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requirements

Work Environment & Conditions

This position is typically located in an office environment. Occasional domestic travel is required. Position requires ability to work on a computer, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

None required.


Company

MOVING SCIENCE. Our experts turn what couldn't be done into what we can't live without. By translating research into innovation, we act as catalysts that save lives and cultivate Birmingham's biotech scene. We are conduits between Science and Society. With precision, we transform ideas into discoveries. We see possibilities before they exist and activate scientific progress that is purposeful. We move science, because the promise of a brighter future moves us. We work with more than 150 industry and academic partners to drive scientific discoveries. From drug discovery to development, to carbon capture and environmental health sciences, every layer of our scientific and professional teams serve a fundamental role in moving science. We're making Birmingham the biotech hub of the southeast. Coming in 2024, our new biotech center will feature 60,000 sq. ft. of commercial wet labs, A/BSL-3 space and data science facilities. Our team will grow 125 scientific jobs and help shape the future of biotech in Alabama. We're investing in renovations of 40,000 sq. ft. of facilities including vivarium space and launching a new clinical diagnostics lab.

Company info
Website
Phone
(205) 581-2000
Location
2000 9th Avenue South
Birmingham
Alabama
35205
US

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